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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.","Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007","London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.","This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851","Turner, Henry S.","Hooe, John, Jr.","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849 -- Travel","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Thompson, Smith, 1768-1843","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Smith, Treadwell","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888 -- Death and burial","Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866","Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Clay, Henry, 1777-1852","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1772-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 -- Family","Monroe, Hortensia","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878","Costin, William, 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Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. 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William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePortions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEarly copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocument, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026amp; New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026amp; ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026amp; will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026amp; 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn estimate for a saddle for the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026amp; neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSingle blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTicket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026amp; make choise. or send a person for you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFuneral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate documents, 10 documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, notes due with interest, W1250/E; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePurchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.75 pd. in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairing a wagon wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs shoes, $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eText, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Payment in full for medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBerryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026amp;c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLong postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026amp; Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChampagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRetained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026amp; fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's \u003ci\u003eUncle Tom's Cabin\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026amp; orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026amp; other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026amp; tried a Mother's love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026amp; provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026amp; concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn account with James McEvan, Dr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLondon. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted bookplate of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026amp; Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eName index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026amp; others against Bushrod Washington \u0026amp; Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(London: Printed for J. Harris)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026amp; be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. 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The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. 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Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.","Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007","London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.","This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851","Turner, Henry S.","Hooe, John, Jr.","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849 -- Travel","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Thompson, Smith, 1768-1843","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Smith, Treadwell","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888 -- Death and burial","Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866","Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Clay, Henry, 1777-1852","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1772-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 -- Family","Monroe, Hortensia","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878","Costin, William, 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Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. 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William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePortions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEarly copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocument, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026amp; New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026amp; ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026amp; will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026amp; 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn estimate for a saddle for the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026amp; neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSingle blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTicket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026amp; make choise. or send a person for you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFuneral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate documents, 10 documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, notes due with interest, W1250/E; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePurchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.75 pd. in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairing a wagon wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs shoes, $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eText, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Payment in full for medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBerryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026amp;c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLong postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026amp; Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChampagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRetained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026amp; fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's \u003ci\u003eUncle Tom's Cabin\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026amp; orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026amp; other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026amp; tried a Mother's love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026amp; provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026amp; concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn account with James McEvan, Dr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLondon. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted bookplate of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026amp; Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eName index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026amp; others against Bushrod Washington \u0026amp; Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(London: Printed for J. Harris)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026amp; be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. 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The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. 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Within each series, materials are generally separated by format and listed chronologically, with undated materials listed last.","Series 1. Papers of George Washington Series 2. Papers of Tobias Lear Series 3. Miscellaneous Series 4. Papers of Martha Washington Series 5. Papers of Eliza Parke Custis Law Series 6. Papers of Thomas Law : Subseries 6.1. Legal Documents, Subseries 6.2. Correspondence Series 7. Papers of William Costin Series 8. Papers of John Law Series 9. Papers of Lloyd Nicholas Rogers Series 10. Papers of Edmund Law Rogers Series 11. Papers of Robert Peter : Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents Series 12. Papers of Thomas Peter : Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence Series 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909 : Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence","The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799) : George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802) : Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816) : Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831) : Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834) : Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842) : William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822) : John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860) : Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896) : Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806) : Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834) : Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854) : was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911) : Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861) : Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902) : Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957) : Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.","Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n the Catalog's Peter Family Collection .","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17","This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. Washington with the United States, commencing June 1775, and ending June 1773, comprehending a space of eight years.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Rogers, Lloyd Nicholas, approximately 1788-1860","Rogers, Edmund Law","Peter, Robert, 1726-1806","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter, 1815-1911","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Peter, Armistead, 1840-1902","Peter, Agnes, 1840-1902","Mercereau, John, 1732-1820","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Varick, Richard, 1753-1831","Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813","Rogers, William, 1751-1824","Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828","Atherton, Charles H.  (Charles Humphrey), 1773-1853","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Kemp, James, 1764-1827","Wadsworth, Peleg, 1748-1829","Blair, John D.  (John Durbarrow), 1759-1823","Griffith, William, 1766-1826","Le Mayeur, Jean Pierre","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Bernard, Simon, 1779-1839","Ringgold, Tench","Lovering, William (Architect)","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Thornton, William, 1759-1828","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Law, Edmund, 1790-1829","Decatur, Susan Wheeler","Hay, George, 1765-1830","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780","Elgar, Joseph","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Anderson, John","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829","Smith, George (Blacksmith)","Lear, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Lincoln), 1792-1832","Peter, George Washington, 1801-1877","Maltitz, Apollonius August von, 1795-1870","Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864","Stabler, Edward, 1769-1831","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Kennon, Beverley, 1793-1844","Peter, Martha Custis Kennon, 1843-1886","Peter, Walter G.  (Walter Gibson), 1868-1945","Peter, Armistead, 1870-1960","Peter, George Freeland, 1875–1953","Tyler, John, 1790-1862","Peter, Walter Gibson, 1842-1863","Townsend, Justine Van Rensselaer, 1828-1912","Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864","Delaplaine, Joseph, 1777-1824","Bunting, Charles","Key, Philip Barton, 1757-1815","Hanson, Alexander Contee, 1786-1819","English \n.    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Papers of Robert Peter : Subseries 11.1. Accounts, Subseries 11.2. Financial Documents, Subseries 11.3. Legal Documents, Subseries 11.4. Land Documents, Subseries 11.5. Estate Documents Series 12. Papers of Thomas Peter : Subseries 12.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 12.2. Land Documents, Subseries 12.3. Estate Documents, Subseries 12.4. Correspondence Series 13. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824-1909 : Subseries 13.1. Financial Documents, Subseries 13.2. Legal Documents, Subseries 13.3. Correspondence"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eGeorge Washington (1732-1799)\u003c/emph\u003e: George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha Washington (1731-1802)\u003c/emph\u003e: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eTobias Lear (1762-1816)\u003c/emph\u003e: Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eElizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831)\u003c/emph\u003e: Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Law (1756-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eWilliam Costin (1780-1842)\u003c/emph\u003e: William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eJohn Law (1784-1822)\u003c/emph\u003e: John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eLloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860)\u003c/emph\u003e: Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eEdmund Law Rogers (1818-1896)\u003c/emph\u003e: Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eRobert Peter (1726-1806)\u003c/emph\u003e: Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eThomas Peter (1769-1834)\u003c/emph\u003e: Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMartha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854)\u003c/emph\u003e: was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eBritannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911)\u003c/emph\u003e: Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eMajor George Peter (1779-1861)\u003c/emph\u003e: Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eDr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902)\u003c/emph\u003e: Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eAgnes Peter (1880-1957)\u003c/emph\u003e: Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Peters were a prominent family in Washington, D.C. during the eighteenth and nineteen centuries. Martha Parke Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, married into the Peter family in 1795.","George Washington (1732-1799) : George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 at a modest farm in Westmoreland County, Virginia to parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. In 1749, George Washington was appointed surveyor for Culpepper County. In 1752, he started his military career in the Virginia militia. During the Revolutionary War he was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later was elected as the first President of the United States of America. He lived with his wife, Martha Washington, at Mount Vernon, where he passed away December 14, 1799.","Martha Washington (1731-1802) : Martha Dandridge Custis Washington was born on June 2, 1731 to parents John and Frances Jones Dandridge. She married her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. Together they had four children, two of whom died in childhood. On July 8, 1757, her husband unexpectedly died, leaving her a widow with their two remaining children, John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis. On January 6, 1759, Martha Dandridge Custis married George Washington. Martha Parke Custis or Patsy, died at the age of 17. On February 3, 1774, John Parke Custis married Eleanor Calvert, and together they had four children who survived to adulthood. However, on November 5, 1781, John Parke Custis passed away, and the younger two of his children went to live at Mount Vernon with their grandmother. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died on May 22, 1802.","Tobias Lear (1762-1816) : Tobias Lear was born in 1762. He was employed by George Washington in 1786 to manage expense reports to Congress and also as the personal tutor to Martha Washington's grandchildren. In 1790 Tobias Lear married Mary \"Polly\" Long; however she died in 1793. Lear then married Martha Washington's niece, Frances Bassett Washington, but she died shortly they were married. Lear married for a third time to Frances Dandridge Henley, another niece of Martha Washington. He died in 1816.","Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth, Eliza) Parke Custis Law (1776-1831) : Wife to Thomas Law, Eliza Parke Custis Law was born on August 21, 1776. She was the daughter of John (Jacky) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert. Upon the death of her father in 1781, Eliza's two younger siblings, George Washington (Washy) Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Parke Custis went to live with their grandmother, Martha Washington, and her second husband, George Washington. Eliza and her other sister Martha stayed at home with their mother. Shortly after, their mother remarried Dr. David Stuart and had thirteen more children. On March 21, 1796, Eliza Parke Custis Law married Thomas Law and together they had one child, Eliza Law. In 1804, the couple separated and their daughter went to live with her father. They officially divorced in 1811. Eliza Parke Custis Law lived with one of her uncles for a time after the separation, and soon purchased a house in Alexandria called \"Mount Washington.\" Eliza Law Rogers died in 1822, leaving behind a husband (Lloyd Nicholas Rogers) and two children. Eliza Parke Custis Law died on December 31, 1831.","Thomas Law (1756-1834) : Thomas Law was born on October 23, 1756 in Cambridge, England. He started his career working for the East India Trading Company and began building his reputation, as well as his income. In 1794, he left England to start a new life in America where he began to invest in lands, particularly in the nation's capital. Over time, Law became extremely passionate about the arts, particularly poetry, which he wrote and published. He even founded the first dance society, theater, and the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Together they had one child, Eliza Law, who married Lloyd Nicholls Rogers in 1817. Thomas Law died in 1834.","William Costin (1780-1842) : William Costin was a prominent free black man in early 19th-century Washington DC. He was a messenger for the Bank of Washington and ran a hack business in the city. In 1800, he married his cousin Philadelphia (\"Delphy\"), a dower slave of Martha Washington. Upon Martha Washington's death in 1802, Delphy became the property of Eliza Parke Custis Law, wife to Thomas Law. Delphy and their children were granted freedom shortly after, and the couple decided to stay in Washington, D.C. Together the Costins had seven children. He died in 1842.","John Law (1784-1822) : John Law was born in India about 1784 to Thomas Law and an unidentified Indian woman. In 1794 Thomas Law came to America after living about two decades in India; presumably John and his brothers came with him. Thomas Law married Eliza Parke Custis in 1796 and raised the boys until their separation around 1804. John Law graduated from Harvard University in 1804; he was a member of the Columbian Dragoons in 1811; and was the commissioner to adjust the Yazoo claims in 1814. He died on October 4, 1822.","Lloyd Nicholas Rogers (1787 or 1788-1860) : Lloyd Nicholas Rogers was born on September 20, 1788 to parents Nicholas and Eleanor Buchanan Rogers. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers married Eliza Law Rogers in 1817. Together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers and Eleanor Agnes Rogers. They lived on Druid Hill which had been passed down by Lloyd's Scottish father. Very shortly after the death of Lloyd's father in 1822, Eliza also died. In 1829, Rogers was married to Hortensia Monroe Hay who was the granddaughter of James Monroe. Together, they had an additional three daughters, Harriet, Hortensia, and Mary Custis. Lloyd was a proprietor of his estate and practiced law out of his home on Druid Hill. Hortensia died in the 1850s, leaving Lloyd all alone. All of his children except for Eleanor had already married and moved out. Eleanor would not marry until 1862, following her father's death. Lloyd Nicholas Rogers died on November 12, 1860.","Edmund Law Rogers (1818-1896) : Edmund Law Rogers was born in 1818 to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers and Eliza Law Rogers. He grew up and lived in Baltimore all of his life, and was a founding member of the Maryland and Harvard Club, as well as a member of various other organizations, such as, the Sons of the Revolution and the Baltimore Historical Society. He spoke several different languages and was a lover of the arts. He married Charlotte Matilda Plater and together they had two children, Edmund Law Rogers, Jr., and Charlotte Plater Rogers. He died of paralysis on January 24, 1896.","Robert Peter (1726-1806) : Robert Peter was born in 1726 in Scotland to Thomas Peter and Jean Dunlop, who were prosperous merchants. He immigrated to the United States around 1745, but there is no definite reason why he chose to leave. He first settled in the town, Bladensburg, along the Anacostia River. In 1751, Georgetown was established, and Robert purchased a lot in the town the following year, and slowly began to build up his land holdings. His land holdings grew to be quite extensive, including owning the entire square from M, K, and 31st Streets, and Wisconsin Ave. From 1789 to 1798, Robert Peter was the first mayor of Georgetown. On December 27, 1767, he married Elizabeth Scott, and together they had 10 children, one of whom died as an infant. Their names were: Thomas, Alexander, Elizabeth, Walter, Robert, Jean, Margaret, David, George, and James. He died in 1806.","Thomas Peter (1769-1834) : Thomas Peter was born January 4, 1769 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. Thomas Peter married Martha Parke Custis, granddaughter to Martha Washington, in 1795. Together, they had eight children. Martha Eliza Eleanor, Columbia Washington, John Parke Custis, Robert Thomas, George Washington, America Pinckney, Martha Custis Castania (who died young), and Britannia Wellington. In 1805, Thomas and Martha purchased eight-and-a-half acres in \"Georgetown Heights.\" [For more information on Tudor Place, see Tudor Place: Historic House and Gardens.] They later hired architect Dr. William Thornton to design and build Tudor Place located in Georgetown. It was completed in 1816 and still stands today. Thomas Peter was a prominent lawyer of the time and was one of the executors of Martha Washington's will. He died April 16, 1834.","Martha (Patty) Parke Custis Peter (1777-1854) : was born to John Parke Custis and Eleanor (Nelly) Calvert Custis on December 31, 1777. She was one of four children in their family to survive to adulthood: Eliza Parke, Martha Parke, Eleanor Parke (Nelly), and George Washington (Washy) Parke. Following the death of their father in 1781, Patty and her older sister, Eliza, lived with their mother and stepfather, Dr. David Stuart, and their large family, while their younger siblings, Nelly and Washy, lived with their grandparents at Mount Vernon. There were frequent visits to Mount Vernon in both childhood and following her marriage to Thomas Peter in 1795. She died July 13 or 15, 1854.","Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815-1911) : Britannia Wellington Peter was born January 28, 1815, as the youngest child of Martha Parke (Patty) Custis Peter and Thomas Peter. In 1842, she married Commodore Beverley Kennon, and together they had one child, Martha Custis Kennon, on October 18, 1843. Commodore Kennon died from a gun explosion on the frigate Princeton on February 28, 1844. Martha Custis Kennon married Dr. Armistead Peter in 1867. When Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon's mother passed in 1854, she inherited Tudor Place, where she lived until her death in 1911.","Major George Peter (1779-1861) : Major George W. Peter was born on September 28, 1779 to Robert and Elizabeth Scott Peter. He was married three times during his life. First, to Ann Plater in 1809. Together they had two children, George and Thomas. His wife and two children all died in 1814. Secondly, in 1815 he married Agnes Buchanon Freeland. They had five children, Robert, Ann, James, Agnes, and David. Agnes, his wife, died in 1825. Only a month later, he again married, this time to Sarah Norfleet Freeland, the sister of his second wife. Together, they had nine children: Sarah Agnes, George, Alexander Scott, Margaret Dick, Elizabeth, Armistead, Walter Gibson, William, and Katherine Norfleet. Major George Peter was an officer in the army, a representative in Congress, and a farmer. During his career in the army, he was first appointed first lieutenant 2nd, Artillery and Engineers on February 16, 1801. He was promoted to Captain on November 3, 1807, and finally was transferred to the Light Artillery in May of 1808. He resigned in June 11, 1809. In 1815, he was elected to Congress to cover the sixth district in Maryland. He would continue this appointment until after 1828. He died June 22, 1861.","Dr. Armistead Peter (1840-1902) : Dr. Armistead Peter was one of George Peter's sons from his third marriage to Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter. He was born on February 23, 1840. Dr. Armistead Peter was a cousin to his wife Martha Custis Kennon Peter, whom he married in 1867. Together, Martha and Armistead had five children: Walter Gibson, Armistead, Beverley Kennon, George Freeland, and Agnes. He and Martha Custis Kennon Peter both moved into Tudor Place and Dr. Armistead Peter converted a portion of the house for his medical practice. He created a very successful business as one of the best doctors in the city of Washington. During the Civil War he was employed by the U.S. Army as ward surgeon, as well as serving in a smallpox hospital. Martha Custis Kennon Peter died suddenly in 1886. Armistead died in 1902, his mother-in-law, Britannia W. Peter Kennon outliving both of them. The land in Bethesda was divided between their four children. After Britannia W. Peter Kennon died, the house was left to her grandson, Armistead Peter II. Dr. Armistead Peter died on January 28, 1902.","Agnes Peter (1880-1957) : Agnes Peter, born on February 3, 1880, was the daughter of Dr. Armistead Peter and Martha Custis Kennon Peter. She lived in France for a period of time during WWI conducting work for the YMCA. Agnes Peter was the director of a Foyer du Soldat and helped to receive soldiers and refugees. She was also in charge of the Graves Registration Section in Rheims. She was the first woman in France to be awarded the silver Medal of Honor for her distinguished services to the country during the war. In 1946, when she was 73, she married Nobel Prize winner, Dr. John R. Mott, who is most acclaimed for his work creating international Christian programs with a goal to establish peace. She died in 1957."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Peter Family papers, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePeter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n\u003ca href=\"https://mountvernonlibrary.on.worldcat.org/search?queryString=%2A\u0026amp;clusterResults=false\u0026amp;groupVariantRecords=false\u0026amp;subscope=wz%3A46368%3A%3Azs%3A39386\u0026amp;changedFacet=scope\"\u003ethe Catalog's Peter Family Collection\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esee Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials","Related Materials"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Peter family owned books are cataloged in the Library Catalog. The 23 titles (36 volumes) are searchable in the\n the Catalog's Peter Family Collection .","see Century Magazine, May 1890, p. 17"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026amp; Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026amp; Greenleaf.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments related to the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence about the sale of property in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026amp; 10th.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIn her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003erent paid\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePage of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of Robert Peter's court appearances\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobacco sales\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of trust book is dated 1790\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026amp; Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith unknown survey plat on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoratio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThese include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 autograph letters signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDepartment of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026amp; O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026amp; Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026amp; Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the purchase of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJoseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eU. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames H., Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. H., Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Thompson, Union School, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMichael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. D., George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory notes and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and bank notes from George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated Bills and accounts of George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Peter, George Town\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026amp; conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026amp; country \u0026amp; who look for success \u0026amp; preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eprinted pages\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026amp; Washington'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW. Cook, Hyates Town,\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Summers, New Market, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etrust, property, and expenses of land\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ematerial and clothing\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eappraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical bills, pharmacy, doctor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etuition bills\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003etypescript copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003edeed of conveyance\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies of letters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary exemption for Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003elock of hair\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogical Studies- From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGoes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondolence letter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Governor Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1871, wrapper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ewove paper\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003esigned by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison signature\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e9 manuscripts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eunder the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBuilding 3044 O Street\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ecopies\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBathsheba\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContaining photographs of Peter relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBook of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommunion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003econtains dried flowers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes folders of France and WWI soldiers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst found in Papers of Major George Peter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington's death, estate documents, Major George Peter's military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed from Eliza, Hope Park, asking her grandfather for a picture of him. Docketed in Washington's hand on verso.","Autographed letter signed (signature cut out) George Washington, German Town, to Eliza Parke Custis. Washington offers his granddaughter advice on love and marriage.","Autograph letter in Washington's hand, initialed by both George and Martha. George and Martha Washington, Philadelphia, to Thomas Law. The Washingtons congratulate Law on his marriage to their grandaughter Eliza.","Autograph letter signed by George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter, discussing the purchase of English cattle.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel and seal. George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about the sale of tobacco.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel.George Washington, Mount Vernon, to Thomas Peter. Washington writes about farming and congratulates Thomas and Patsy on the birth of their son.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. John Mercereau, Union Township, to George Washington. John Mercereau, a businessman who served with his brother and nephew in a spy ring during the Revolutionary War, writes to Washington asking if he may come and visit, reflecting that no memories give him greater satisfaction than those he spent \"Devoted to my Countrys Service.\" Tragically, Mercereau did not know that Washington had died 10 days before his letter was sent.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., London, to George Washington.  Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., writes to his uncle about his business ventures from London. He had not yet received word of Washington's death on December 14, 1799.","Autograph letter unsigned in the hand of Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart and most likely addressed to Tobias Lear. The letter is dated 7 February with no year but was most likely written in 1790, since it mentions Lear's first marriage, which occured in 1790.","Autograph letter signed, undated, with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart to Tobias Lear, New York. Docketed in Lear's hand as received 2 October 1790. Eleanor writes of her unhappiness at being parted from her children Nelly and Wash.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart, Mount Vernon, to Tobias Lear, New York. Eleanor writes about the lottery and her family, noting that \"My Dear Nelly \u0026 Wash. are still spoilt by Grand Mama but chearfully obey every word I say to them.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in hand of George Washington. Lucretia Constance Radcliffe, Charleston, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Radcliffe writes seeking an Army commission for her son and sends a packet of crane feathers and melon seeds. She also sends news of Major Pinkney.","Manuscript resolution of the \"Sixth Congress of the United States: At the first session Begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine\" stating that a marble monument to George Washington be erected in the City of Washington and that his remains be interred beneath it. It is also resolved that a funeral procession from Comgress Hall to the German Lutheran Church shall take place on Thursday, December 26, 1799, and that the nation will wear crepe arm bands for thirty days of mourning.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Maria S. Ross, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. A condolence letter from Maria S. Ross of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Martha Washington on the death of her husband.","Autograph letter, copy. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response to Maria Ross's condolence letter to Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel with seal of John Adams. Abigail Adams, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Condolence letter written by Abigail Adams to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Martha Washington's response to Abigail Adams's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Mary Stead Pinckney, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Pinckney also sends her regards and congratulations to Nelly Parke Custis Lewis, who was recovering from the birth of her first child, Frances Parke Lewis.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Governor of Connecticut, Lebanon, Connecticut, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Elias Boudinot, New Jersey Congressman and Director of the United States Mint, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Elias Boudinot. Tobias Lear's response on behalf of Martha Washington to Elias Boudinot's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Washington, Walnut Farm, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Martha about purchasing corn from Colonel Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter written by Ann Huntington, New London, Connecticut,  to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Hamilton's condolence letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Condolence letter from Reverend Samuel Miller, New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon, on the death of George Washington. He writes that he is inclosing a discourse he recently delivered on the occasion of Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear's, Mount Vernon, response on behalf of Martha to Samuel Miller's, New York, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Stephen Williamson, Philadelphia, State Prison, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Stephen Williamson introduces himself as the captain of a company in the Rhode Island Regiment who served under Washington in the Revolutionary War. He recounts a dream he had in which she gives birth to a son following Washington's death. He also tells Martha the details of his arrest for buying a stolen horse and requests her assistance in getting him out of prison.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Former Secretary of War Henry Knox, Montpelier, St. Georges, sends Martha his condolences after the passing of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Henry Knox's condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Mayor of New York City Richard Varick offers his condolences to Martha after the death of George Washington. He also incloses, on behalf of the Common Council of New York City, an oration delivered on the occassion of Washington's death by Gouverneur Morris.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Richard Varick's, New York, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Richard Washington,Bermuda, a former business associate of Washington's in London, offers his condolences to Martha after George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Sedgwick writes that he is inclosing a second edition of General Lee's funeral oration.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha in response to Theodore Sedgwick's condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, La Grange, to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. A condolence letter from Auguste Belin, Secretary of the Loge Française l'Aménité of Philidelphia, a freemason lodge of French and Saint-Dominguen émigrés. Belin writes that he is inclosing copies of a funeral oration performed at the lodge in honor of George Washington's death.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Auguste Belin's, Philadelphia, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter. Condolence note from Reverend William Rogers, Philadelphia, to Martha on the death of George Washington. Rogers writes that he is enclosing a copy of a funeral oration he delivered in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks William Rogers for sending \"a copy of the Religious Exercises, at the time of the Eulogy, at the German Reformed Church.\"","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, requests that Gilbert Stuart's original portrait of Washington be given to Martha, in exchange for fair compensation. Lear writes that Martha has expressed no desire for her own portrait, but Lear thinks it would be nice to display alongside the portrait of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence note written by Charles Humphrey Atherton, Amherst, New Hampshire, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Atherton writes that he is enclosing a funeral oration delivered at the request of the citizens of Amherst, New Hampshire in Washington's honor.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha Washington in response to Charles H. Atherton's, Amherst, New Hampshire, condolence letter on the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Georges Washington de Lafayette, La Grange, son of the Marquis de Lafayette, writes a condolence note to Martha after the death of George Washington. Georges writes of Washington's \"parental kindness\" when he visited Mount Vernon and says, \"How far was I to imagine when I left your family that it would be a last farewell.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A condolence letter written by Revered James Kemp, Cambridge, Maryland, to Martha Washington after the death of George Washington. Kemp writes that he is enclosing a copy of a sermon he delivered on the day appointed by Congress to honor George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha Washington to James Kemp's, Cambridge, Maryland, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Condolence letter from Peleg Wadsworth, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington on the death of George Washington. Wadsworth requests, on behalf of his daughter, a relic of the late General.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writes on behalf of Martha in response to Peleg Wadsworth's condolence letter after the death of George Washington. Lear writes that he is enclosing a lock of Washington's hair for Wadsworth's daughter as requested.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, writing on behalf of Martha Washington, thanks Reverend John D. Blair for sending his condolences and two orations delivered in Richmond on February 22 in honor of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. William Griffiths, Burlington, New Jersey, offers his condolences on behalf of the citizens of Burlington, New Jersey to Martha after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, responds on behalf of Martha to William Griffith's, Burlington, New Jersey, condolence letter after the death of George Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Theodore Sedgwick, Philadelphia, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon","Autograph letter signed \"John Lemayere.\" Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs, was George Washington's dentist during the Revolutionary War. He writes his condolences to Martha on the death of Washington, apologizing that his servant lost the first condolence letter he had written on February 24.","Autograph letter signed. Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon, to Dr. Jean Pierre Le Mayeur, Sweet Springs","Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., New York, to Martha Washington, Mount Vernon. Bartholomew Dandridge Jr. writes his aunt inquiring about letters sent to him from Washington before his death that Dandridge never received.","Autograph letter signed. Sir John Sinclair, London, writes to Martha in praise of her late husband and sends her a volume of his letters.","3 letters written by Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers to her mother between December 5, 1819 - November 21, 1821.","7 letters written by Brigadier General Simon Bernard, Washington City, to Eliza Parke Custis Law between March 28, 1828 and May 21, 1830.","Lloyd Rogers to Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Alexandria","Printed legal document: Statement of the defendant's case. Docketed on verso \"Papers relating to case of Law v. Morris Nicholson \u0026 Greenleaf.\"","Manuscript legal statement of Thomas Law in regards to a property dispute in Washington City between William Mayne Duncason and Tench Ringgold.","Manuscript memoranda regarding property dispute over square 744 in the City of Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Concerning Tench Ringgold and property dealings in the City of Washington.","Manuscript descriptions of the architectural plans for the Thomas Law House, designed by architect William Lovering and built circa 1794 on the 689 square in the City of Washington.","Thomas Law, Washington City, discusses his plan for construction of New Jersey Avenue on lot 744 of Washington City, along the public canal.","Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White, Washington City, to Thomas Law","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. George Washington Parke Custis, Philadelphia to Thomas Law, Federal City. George Washington Parke Custis writes to Law of the pleasure he will have in serving Washington City, which is to be \"the pride of future ages\" and \"the metropolis of America.\"","A manuscript copy of the address read by W. M. Duncanson at a meeting of the Managers of Washington Canal Lottery - Law, Carroll, Young, and Duncanson. Their reply is copied on the verso.","Autograph letter signed. Duncanson writes that Thomas Law has resigned his title to Lot 744 of Washington City in favor of Tench Ringgold.","Unsigned, undated manuscript, docketed \"Tench Ringgold Arbitration.\"","James Piercy, City of Washington, to Gustavus Scott, William Thornton, and Alexander White. Three manuscript copies by Thomas Munroe of letters written by James Piercy to the Commissioners of the City of Washington about his claims to lot 744.","Manuscript copy made by Thomas Munroe of a letter written by the Commissioners of the City of Washington to James Piercy in response to Piercy's claims on lot 744. Scott and Thornton write to Piercy that \"no intention exists of granting you the square you mention.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Elizabeth Parke Custis Law Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, City of Washington","Lloyd Rogers, Druid Hill, to Thomas Law, Washington City","Thomas Law to Lloyd Rogers, Baltimore","Writing from New Orleans in 1832, John Taylor reports that fifty to sixty people a day are dying from yellow fever and smallpox.","Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, Washington, to Thomas Law, London","Letter written by Lawrence Lewis to William \"Billy\" Costin requesting Costin's service in transporting his family from Mr. Charles Carter's residence in Culpepper County to their home. Lewis provides a suggested route and expected arrival date stating, 'you must not disappoint me.' A postscript in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis requests additional and immediate transportation for herself to Philadelphia. She offers Costin's mother payment in Pork if she will accompany them on the trip. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Undated note from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis asking \"Billy\" to ask her sister Betsy to send the things by which she [Eleanor] wrote to her for. Directs Billy to be very careful of them as they are easily broken. Autograph note signed E Lewis, 1 page.","Autograph letter signed with integral adddress panel.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington Parke Custis writes William \"Billy\" Costin at the Bank of Washington. He mentions he expects to go with Lafayette to visit Woodlawn.","5 letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law. The first letter is addressed to John at George Town College and the other four to Harvard University.","Edmund Law, Washington, to John Law, Baltimore","5 dated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Letter discussing the court martial of Commodore James Barron, who would later kill Commodore Stephen Decatur in duel in 1820.","4 undated letters from Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","15 undated letters and notes written by Eliza Custis Law to her stepson John Law.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Law asks William Thornton if he can borrow a book on calvary maneuvers.","2 letters written by William Thornton in response to John Law's August 10, 1807 letter.","An undated letter from John Law to his half sister, Eliza Law. He writes that he is sending sweetmeats from Woodlawn by William, as promised.","William D. Sims, Pittsburgh, to John Law, Washington City","Three letters","A series of four letters and their draft copies written over the course of two days by John Law to his father, criticizing his conduct, particularly in regards to Eliza Law's marriage to Lloyd Nicholas Rogers.","5 letters written by Thomas Law to his son John Law, Washington City, around 1817, addressing John's criticisms of him, his divorce, and his friendship with Elizabeth Bordley Gibson.","Autograph letter signed. A letter of reconciliation sent by John Law to his father.","Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington.Lenman and Brother, Washington City, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Documents related to the sale of property in Washington.","Correspondence about the sale of property in Washington.","2 letters about the sale of property in Washington. N. Callan, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore.","Bond of conveyance for Lot No. 1 in Square 260 in Washington City, District of Columbia.","1 survey plat of lots in Washington along Canal St, and 2 pages of notes listing the prices of lots and the names of their purchasers.","Letter from the Commisioners of the Sinking Fund of the Corporation of Washington. William McCormick, Registers Office, Washington, to Edmund Law Rogers.","An indenture form reassigning a parcel of property in Washington City. The Deed of Trust form is marked at the top of the first page \"Printed and Sold by Robert A. Waters, D. st., bet. 9th \u0026 10th.\"","1 page autograph letter signed by George Washington Parke Custis to Edmund Law Rogers, with additional letter from Martha Custis Williams, Arlington House, written on verso. Custis writes, \"From the very graphic account you gave Martha Williams of your visit to Mr Fenno, I see but a poor chance of my Drama being brought out [in Baltimore].\" He asks Rogers to inquire of his \"theater going friends\" if any other Baltimore theatres will perform the work. If not, he asks Rogers to return the book care of William Adam Bookseller Pennsylvania Avenie Washington.","In her letter, Williams passes on a request from \"Aunt B\" (Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon) to send the \"little manuscript book, containing an inventory of the Mt Vernon relics at Tudor Place, as she is much at a loss, with regard to the history of many things in the House.\" Britannia Peter had inherited Tudor Place the year before, in 1854. Williams adds to Rogers that she hopes he will not make too much effort to have Uncle Custis's play produced because \"Cousin Mary Lee and all his family are so much opposed to it.\" Williams hopes Custis will focus on finishing his Recollections instead.","Bill for $21 addressed to Edmund Law Rogers for advertising the sale of lots in the City of Washington in the newspaper the National Intelligencer.","Unsigned indenture for the sale of lots in the City of Washington. Docketed in pencil \"sale not made.\"","Invoices, notes, and receipts from accounts between Robert Peter and the firm O'Neill and Dearkins. Includes an invoice for tobacco, sugar, corduroy, gauze, linen, chocolate, silk, muslin, paper, wine, ribbons, pins, cotton, and tea.","Unknown list of accounts, believed to be from Robert Peter.","Pages from account book with the note \"These leaves was received by James S Webber from Mrs. Esther H Webber wife of Mr Levi Webber of Vassalboro Kennebeck Co. Maine being a part of account Book of Charles Webber, my Grand Father, his own handwriting. Received by me June 22 1878.\" The accounts include invoices for cod fish, bacon, molasses, tea, rum, sugar, silk, shoes, brandy, wine, coffee, and corn.","Includes accounts for flour, pork, beef, lamb, and veal.","Bond for the conveyance of a parcel of property called Black Oak Thickett in Frederick County, Maryland.","rent paid","Page of rent payment accounts in unknown hand.","Bond of Thomas Nicholls of John to Robert Peter","Bond of Isaiah and Edward Nicholls to Robert Peter","Lawsuit against Robert Peter by James Gordon, Henry Riddell, John Campbell, John Campbell Junior, Alexander Low, and William Ingram","Three documents related to disputed accounts between Robert Peter and Benjamin Ray. One with a note by John T. Mason dated February 27, 1799, \"He has no shadow of right to one shilling on this [account].\"","List of Robert Peter's court appearances","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 5 manuscripts.","Court documents and accounts related to Robert Peter, 19 small manuscript receipts","Survey of land called Bealls Plaines in what became Washington City, along Goose Creek, later renamed Tiber Creek.","Manuscript on parchment with large seal attached by a ribbon.","1766, Survey to Forrest, May 12, 1773, (six documents) Bladenburg, Sept., 21, 1766; Rock Creek, Nov. 13, 1766 \"to Robert Peter, merchant in Georgetown.\"","One undated note by Thomas Peter and one letter from William Dearkins and Ben Stoddert to Stephen Chiswell about resurveying about 200 acres called Partnership granted to Elting Williams.","The Resurvey of Brandy and transfer of several named enslaved people.","A letter about resurveying a parcel of propery called Hazard. George Scott to Robert Peter, George Town.","Four autograph documents dealing with land ownership. Two notes on fragments; one half sheet giving history of a property in Prince George's County; and an 8 page survey document, with reference to points on a drawn survey, of Cross Basket, Balantyre, and other properties (9 lots) belonging to Robert Peter and divided amongst George and Thomas Peter.","Certificate and plat for 5 3/4 acres of vacant land granted by special warrant to Robert Peter out of the Western Shore Land Office of Washington County in the District of Columbia. Surveyed by Joseph Elgar, Jr. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Hand colored survey plat showing the division of Robert Peter's Square in George Town. Docketed on verso \"Plat belonging to Thomas Peter's Square in George Town.\"","Tobacco sales","Tabacco Sales, Real Estate, Transfer of enslaved people","Deed of trust book is dated 1790","One dollar printed in Annapolis by F. Green, 7 December 1775. Two thirds of a dollar printed in Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers, 17 February 1776.","List of items purchased by Martha Washington from Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon, dated at the top 18 February 1800, Alexandria. The accounts, dated 8 July and 9 August, include entries for 47 panes of glass, oil, paint for 30 mahoghany chairs, paint for a wine cooler, varnishing, picture frame gilding, and glazing. Signed by Macleod \u0026 Lumdsdon at the bottom, noting that the above money was received in full 9 October 1800.","Receipt signed \"Daniel Lecock\" for payment received by the hands of James Anderson on behalf of Martha Washington for 790 bushels of corn on 2 May 1800.","Receipt for $25 paid by Thomas Carwood to James Anderson for 100 barrels of fish from Mount Vernon.","Accounts dated February 13, March 11, and April 12, 1800 for newspaper advertisements and handbills purchased by Martha Washington from Ellis Price, printer of The Columbian Mirror and Alexandria Gazette. Items Martha purchased include 26 advertisements for a house to rent, an advertisement about the Mount Vernon fishery, 23 advertisements about the donkey Knight of Malta, and notice about the runaway slave Marcus.","Accounts dated 23 April-23 September 1800 for weaving yards of cotton, wool, and other fabrics. The payments are marked as having been paid \"By balance due the Estate of General Washington,\" by cash, by 41 gallons of whiskey, and barrells of herring. The final payment is marked as received from James Anderson on 10 November 1801.","Bill addressed to the Estate of Mrs. Martha Washington, Deceased for $200 due to James Craik for medical services rendered Mrs. Washington during her last illness and $5 for cash paid Heyskill for the hire of his carriage. A signed oath by Jacob Hoffman testifies to the validity of the charges.","Receipt of payment from Thomas Peter to Lawrence Lewis for three hundred dollars for one hundred barrels of corn sold to Mount Vernon for the use of the estate. Signed by John Anderson.","Receipt written by Dr. David Stuart for the receipt from Thomas Peter for five guineas, the leagcy left by Martha Washington to Eleanor Calvert Custis Stuart.","Payment from Thomas Law to Griffith Coombs for repairs to Martha Washington's townhome in the District Columbia occupied by Henry Dearborn. Payment marked by Coombs as received in full from Thomas Peter on August 23, 1802.","Twenty dollars wages paid to Richard Burnett of the City of Washingon by Thomas Peter for the year 1802.","Payment of $50 received by George Smith of Woodlawn from Thomas Peter on 12 January 1803 for hire as a blacksmith at Mount Vernon in the year 1802. Signed by George Smith (his mark) and Lawrence Lewis. George Smith was one of George Washington's slaves who was freed after Washington's death. His wife, Lydia, was one of Martha Washington's dower slaves and was inherited by Nelly Parke Custis Lewis of Woodlawn.","Receipt for one hundred pounds Virginia currency received by Benjamin Lincoln Lear from Thomas Peter, one of the executors of Martha Washington's estate.","Accounts of Mr. James Dunlop with Thomas Peter, for horses, ploughs, and an enslaved woman named Peg. Peg is likely one of the slaves Martha Parke Custis Peter inherited from the Custis estate.","Receipt for funeral arrangements paid by Thomas Peter to William King on December 4, 1820 following the death of his twenty-three-year-old daughter Columbia Washington Peter. The arrangements include a \"walnut coffin lined,\" silver plate and engraving, and rental of horses, a hearse, and attendants.","H. B. Morris, Philadelphia, to Thomas Peter, Georgetown. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. A letter about bank accounts and stock certificates.","Bill from Dr. Warfield to Thomas Peter for a visit to a \"black man in the night\" on March 5, 1824 which resulted in the amputation of the man's leg.","Two bills from P.L. Dupont paid by Martha Parke Custis Peter for dancing lessons for her daughter Britannia.","Two stock share certificates for the Patowmack Company (Potomac Company). Share No. 89 is for Martha Peter, and No. 91 for Thomas Peter.","Land office papers for the resurvey of Bear Denn, Daniels Discovery, and Partnership in Maryland","With unknown survey plat on verso.","Aquila Johns to Thomas Peter on sale of Seneca plantation","Autograph letter signed by Sarah Norfleet Freeland Peter, wife of Thomas Peter's brother George, relinquishing right title and interest on a tract of land called Forrest, property of her husband, in order to pay his debts.","Letter about resurveying property owned by George Washington Peter.","List of property in Montgomery County Maryland owned by Thomas Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Regarding financial matters.","Horatio Edmondson of Taylor County, Maryland","Pamphlet stitch binding with marbled paper covers. Contains notes about purchases made by Thomas Peter 1813-1814.","Calling card from Le Baron de Maltitz, Secretaire de la Legation Imperiale de Russie. Manuscript date 1823 on verso.","John Dandridge writes to Thomas Peter, George Town, asking to borrow money from the estate of Martha Washington.","Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed, with envelope. Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, to Martha Parke Custis Peter, Georgetown. Josiah Quincy thanks Martha Parke Custis Peter for her generous reeption of his children at Tudor Place and thanks her for the relic of George Washington that she sent back with them.","A contemporary manuscript copy of a letter in which Nelly Parke Custis describes having seen George Washington writing his farewell address at Mount Vernon. When the address was finished, she says he asked her to bring him silk string, and she watched him stitch the address together in front of her. Nelly writes this as a rebuke to one of Alexander Hamilton's sons, who claims his father wrote the farewell address.","A list of accounts between the Estate of George Washington and Alexandria apothecary Edward Stabler, including purchases for Turlington's Balsam, castor oil, arsenic, balsam copaiva, British oil, salts, purified Salt Petre, cantharides, ipecacuanha, laudanum, tumeric, and opodildo. Payments are marked as received from James Anderson. Autograph document, 1 page.","Manuscript titled \"A List of Negroes belonging to Mrs. Washington.\" A list of 121 enslaved persons who were Martha's dower slaves. Unlike the slaves owned by George Washington, Martha's slaves were not freed after her death and were inherited by the Custis descendants. Men, boys, women, and girls and listed in separate columns, each further broken down into the places where they worked: Mansion house, River Farm, Muddy Hole, and Union Farm. Five women - Amy, Alice, Peg, Agnes, and Old Judy - are listed as \"Free but yet remain.\"","Signed certificate from the executors of General George Washington to the Clerk of Fairfax.","Accounts from 1802 for furniture and household goods purchased by George Washington Parke Custis from the Estate of Martha Washington. The final payment was made in 1826, and the account is signed by Thomas Peter, executor of the estate.","A list of the household belongings sold by Thomas Peter from the personal estate of Martha Washington. Includes a listing of who purchased each item and the price it sold for.","Signed indenture for sale of land in the City of Washington.","Articles of agreement between George Calvert and Thomas Peter with Thomas Law, agreeing that Thomas Law and his wife Eliza Parke Custis Law will live separately. Eliza will receive $1500 per year from Law, and all the interest from her inheritance from George Washington will go to her and her daughter.","3 sheets of accounts between the estate of Robert Peter and James Dunlop, including the sale of \"5 negroes willed Mrs. Peter.\" These are some of Martha's dower slaves inherited by Martha Parke Custis Peter. One additional account between Jonathan Hicks and the heirs of Robert Peter, dated 1809-1811.","Receipt written by Lawrence Lewis acknowledging receipt from Thomas Peter of three hundred and twenty-six dollars eighteen cent left to his son Lorenzo Lewis as a legacy from Martha Washington.","Receipt signed by George Washington Parke Custis acknowledging the receipt from Thomas Peter of one thousand dollars as a legacy left to his daughter from the late Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Thomas Peter, George Town, to Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon. Thomas Peter writes to Bushrod about money owed for two purchases he made from the estate of George Washington.","Two documents related to a settlement made by John Dandridge against George Washington Parke Custis and Thomas Peter, executors of Martha Washington's estate. One is a 1829 decree from the U. S. Circuit Court, signed by William Thomas Carroll; and the other is an account of money owed to John Dandridge signed by Benjamin Lincoln Lear, 1830 June 21. Autograph documents signed (2).","3 documents related to the death of Beverley Kennon, husband of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, who died aboard the USS Princeton during the 1844 Peacemaker accident: a newspaper clipping with an excerpt from a sermon by Reverend Mr. Magoon on the Princeton Tragedy, a plan of the burying ground belonging to Mrs. Beverly Kennon, and a certificate from the Vestry of Washington Parish granting Mrs. Beverley Kennon four sites in the Washington Parish Burial Ground.","Receipts for two legacies received of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, executor of Martha Parke Custis Peter's estate. One is for a grandson named Thomas Peter and another for her grandson John Parke Custis Peter.","Manuscript resolution of the Senate of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, offering sympathy to the families of those killed aboard the USS Princeton during the Peacemaker accident. This copy was given by the President of the United States to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, whose husband, Beverley Kennon, was killed in the accident.","Printed form signed by Britannia W. Peter Kennon and witnessed by William Purcell, esquire, Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county, District of Columbia.","A list of collections and payments made to sundry persons to settle the estate of Martha Parke Custis Peter.","Document bound with blue ribbon, with envelope. Last will and testament of Ann Gertrude Wightt, a former nun at the Georgetown Visitation Convent who later lived at Tudor Place. Autograph document, 8 pages.","Autograph letter, with envelope. Ann Gertrude Wightt, Rochester, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Papers related to the sale of Lot 9 in Square 72 of Washington City to William A. Gordon. Letter from William E. Edmonston to William A. Gordon, 1891 May 30. Two letters from William A. Gordon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1891 June 3 and 1889 October 4. Typescript signed by William Gordon of Declaration of Trust for sale of Lot Nine, Square Seventy Two in Washington City, D.C..","Indenture made between Britannia Wellington Kennon, party of the first part, and Walter Gibson Peter, Armistead Peter Jr., and George Freeland Peter, parties of the second part, all of the District of Columbia, regarding relics and heirlooms at Tudor Place acquired by Britannia W. Peter Kennon from her mother Martha Custis Peter grand-daughter of Martha the wife of George Washington, known in the family as \"The Mount Vernon Heirlooms.\" Other relics are from the estates of Thomas Peter and Beverley Kennon. Britannia wishes that these relics be preserved by her descendants and that none of them be sold or disposed of.","These include pictures, miniatures, engravings, glass, china, silver, jewelry, furniture, needlework, and other relics, including a sago palm formerly belonging to Martha Parke Custis Peter. The relics and heirlooms are to be divided into five parts after Britannia's death and delivered to her grandchildren.","A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.","Autograph letter signed. Beverley Kennon, Navy Yard, Washington, to Reverend W. Hoff, George Town. Kennon asks Reverend Hoff to be present at Mrs. Peter's place in George Town on the 8th to marry him to Britannia W. Peter.","2 autograph letters signed.","Autograph letter signed on mourning stationary, with envelope and black seal. John Tyler, Washington, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. President John Tyler offers his condolences to Britannia W. Peter Kennon on the death of her husband, Beverley Kennon, during the Peacemaker accident aboard the USS Princeton.","G. T. Kennon to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place","Autograph letter signed with envelope docketed \"A letter written to Uncle Bev. by my mother while at boarding school given to me after Uncle Bev's death by Aunt G.\". Martha Custis Kennon, Georgetown, to Beverley Kennon Jr. Beverley Kennon Jr. was Martha Custis Kennon's half brother.","According to Martha Custis Peter, this illustration was at the Tudor Place.","W. Van Ness, New York, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Department of the Interior, Pension Office, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place, Georgetown","Mrs. Charles Carroll Simms to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Georgetown","Mattie D. Abbot to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, Tudor Place. From the Secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church accepting Britannia Kennon's resignation as President.","Letters from James Mackubin, Ellicott City, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon","Two letters from Justine Van Rensselaer Townsend, Vice Regent of New York for the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, to Britannia W. Peter Kennon. In the 26 November 1890 letter, Justine asks Britannia to help the Ladies determine what is genuine at the upcoming 1890 Thomas Birch's Sons sale of Washington relics in Philadelphia. The sale will include \"General Washington's papers, a clock, a punch bowl, and many other things.\"","Invitation from The Board of World's Fair Managers of Virginia inviting Britannia W. Peter Kennon to be present at the ceremonies of Virginia Day at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enclosed with an envelope and the calling card of Mrs. William Radford Beale.","Calling cards for Martha Custis Kennon and Armistead Peter. At home card with envelope for Britannia W. Peter Kennon, engraved by Dempsey \u0026 O. Toole of Baltimore \u0026 Washington.","Engraved form ceritifying that \"Cream Ladle No 68944 is an exact reproduction of one onwed by General and Mrs. Washington and used for a number of years at Mr. Vernon.\" The ladle was produced by Galt \u0026 Bro. Jewellers, Silversmiths, Stationers, Washington D.C..","Regarding the purchase of a clock.","Typescript lists of letters and items from Mount Vernon that were part of  Britannia W. Peter Kennon's collection at Tudor Place.","Unbound notebook with list of items and letters from Mount Vernon that belonged to Britannia W. Peter Kennon at Tudor Place. Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia's grandchildren.Includes furniture and household items.","Includes a list of how the items were divided amongst Britannia W. Peter Kennon's grandchildren.","Manuscript list of books, jewelry, and locks of hair at Tudor Place","Includes both manuscript and typescript inventories of books, furniture, and objects from Tudor Place.","Newsclippings and correspondence related to Washington relics loaned by Walter G. Peter to the National Museum in the early 1900s.","Lent by Walter G. Peter from the Britannia W. Peter Kennon Collection of Washington Relics.","R. Davidson, Pinckneyville, to George Peter, George Town","Includes a $5 charge on 23 October 1813 for a coffin \"for a black man.\" On 9 February 1814, Peter was charged $50.00 for a lined coffin covered with black cloth, among other expenses, possibly following the death of his first wife, Ann Plater Peter, or one of their young sons.","Thomas Anderson, Clarksburgh, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with printed cash form from the Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.","Joseph Delaplaine, Philadelphia, to George Peter. Deplaine requests Major Peter's portrait for his gallery.","U. McInder, Petersburg, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","W. Coor, Rockville, to George Peter","Partially printed form from the District of Columbia. Major Peter grants Charles A. Burnett power of attorney to sell, assign, and transfer his 50 shares of stock in the Books of the Washington Turnpike Company.","Letter from unidentified, Annapolis, to George Peter","Charles Bunting, Montgomery County, to George Peter","James H., Georgetown, to George Peter","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Lear writes regarding two suits againist Mrs. Sarah Peter.","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","Benjamin Lincoln Lear, Washington, to George Peter. Printed letter with manuscript additions, from B. L. Lear, Attorney of the Bank, Bank of the United States.","W. W. Ramsay, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Washington City, to George Peter","B. H., Rockville, to George Peter","Clement Cod, Georgetown, to George Peter","William Thompson, Union School, to George Peter","Michael Keepers, Frederick Town, to George Peter","John Wootton, Rockville, to George Peter","G. D., George Town, to George Peter","J. Orme, Georgetown, to George Peter","W. Sellman, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Samuel C. Ulens, Poolesville, to George Peter","J. Higgins, Poolesville, to George Peter","Jesse V., Poolesville, to George Peter, Darnestown","J. Falls, Baltimore, to George Peter","Geo. Howson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Alfred Spates, Cumberland, to George Peter","Letter from unidentified, Baltimore, to George Peter","W. Matthews, George Town, to George Peter","Geo. Hownson Mason, Annapolis, to George Peter","Benj. Fawcett, Colesville, to George Peter","J. Williams, Washington D.C., to George Peter","A letter from the Treasuries Office of the Baltimore and Ohion Railroad Company, offering Peter free tickets to pass over the roads of their company.","Printed election ballot for \"The Constitution and Union Ticket,\" promising \"Civil and Religious Liberty.\" George Peter is listed as the candidate for Commisioner of Public Works.","A list of clothing purchased by Martha Washington from William Jones of Alexandria. Includes suits purchased for enslaved workers Daniel, Marcus, Christopher, and Frank. According to notes on the verso, payments were received from James Anderson on 12 April 1800 and 15 May 1800.","Five receipts for goods and services paid for by James Anderson in 1800, including repairs to old shoes, paper lampblack, freight for one box from Philadelphia, 93 yards of cloth, and leather.","Promissory notes from George Peter","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Bills and bank notes from George Peter. Checks, Union Bank of Georgetown.","Promissory notes and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and bank notes from George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro","Bills and accounts of George Peter with F. S. Poole and Bro.","Undated Bills and accounts of George Peter","George H. Peter, Carlise, writes to his uncle asking for money for an upcoming vacation.","3 letters from James Peter to his uncle George Peter.","George Peter, George Town","3 letters sent by James Freeland Peter to his father from Alexandria, Buffalo, and Detroit.","Manuscript acrostic written for Uncle George Peter.","Sarah Peter, Georgetown, to George Peter","4 letters from George Peter, Jr., to his father.","Typescript list of \"Things from Mt. Vernon\" with manuscript annotations by George Freeland Peter of which Peter heirs inherited the items.","Typescript and manuscript inventories of items fro Tudor Place, with notes on which Peter heirs inherited them.","Identification key to \"The battle at Bunker's Hill\" engraved by Johann Gotthard Müller after the painting by John Trumbull. Printed in London by A. C. de Poggi.","Accounts for shoes, boots, and repairs, including shoes for enslaved people.","Major George Peter's troops are invited to attend Divine Service. \"It is hoped they will attend \u0026 conduct themselves with a reverence suited to the character of Christian soldiers, who have taken arms in defence of their homes \u0026 country \u0026 who look for success \u0026 preservation to the favor of the Almighty Giver of all victory.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel and red wax seal.","2 letters to George Peter from his brother David Peter, George Town.","Deed of sale for land purchased by Peter on Gay Street and Dumarton Street in George Town.","A list of 322 volumes, showing title, number of volumes, size, and type of bookbinding.","8 letters and 1 receipt, mostly addressed to George Peter from his niece, Jane Beverley and her husband, James.","printed pages","Roger Brooke Taney, Annapolis, to George Peter regarding upcoming elections [December 20] to the U. S. Senate specifically the potential election of Mr. [Alexander C.] Hanson as a means to heal and reconcile the differences in the Federal Party. Also discuss Mr. Washington's 'zeal and industry' in supporting Hanson's candidacy. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages. Docketed 'Roger B. Taney - Hanson \u0026 Washington'","W. Cook, Hyates Town,","William Brewer, Aix la Chapelle, to George Peter","James Summers, New Market, to George Peter","G. Dalls S., Colesville, to George Peter, Poolesville","Elisha Jones, Clarksburg, to George Peter","Includes the papers granting George and Sarah Peter guardianship of David Peter's children Elizabeth, William, Jane, George H., and James.","trust, property, and expenses of land","material and clothing","Receipt for the purchase of Lot No. 15 in Square No. 170 in the City of Washington.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","3 copies of the will of Sarah Freeland, George Peter's mother-in-law.","appraisal authorization of Alexander Broome and Samuel Darby","Accounts of Margaret Dick with William Parson. Includes an account for shoes soled and nailed for James Peter.","Medical bills, pharmacy, doctor","tuition bills","Letter, T.H. Paul to George Peter. Letter, Unknown  to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.","Receipts from Leonard W. Candler, Darnes Town, to George Peter. Receipts for the purchase of dry goods, clothing, and other household goods.","typescript copy","deed of conveyance","Indenture, George Peter to Thomas Peter, Land from estate of Robert Peter, Jr.","copies of letters","Military exemption for Armistead Peter","Bill, George Peter, Esq. to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1869 February 11; Col. Richard L. Maury, Attorney, to Dr. Armistead Peter, 1876 October 10","Includes story of Abraham Lincoln and the Maryland Barbecue by Agnes Peter","Memento for either Walter Gibson Peter or W. Orton Williams from Mrs. Laura Cassaway, small American flag and small ivory mirror with flower [Fragile]","Includes receipt of letter, 1873 January 24. Letter regarding interest in farm from Robert Dick.","lock of hair","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- Fragmented letter - From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Genealogical Studies- From Binder 1","Four envelopes","Goes up to Britannia W. Peter Kennon -From Binder 1","Condolence letter","Signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe","Indenture, September 30, 1791; Resurvey of Forrest, 1796. Document signed by Gov. Haywood","Resurvey of Pipe Tomhock; Copy of Platt (sic) and Illustrations, August 14, 1798; July 11, 1766, Explanation of Survey, September 19, 1797, May 26, 1796, February 16, 1797","Deed, Elizabeth and John Scrivenor, April 18, 1799, June 11, 1799, Resurvey of Brandy, June 9, 1792, June 18, 1792","December 24, 1871, wrapper","List of enslaved persons, livestock, and tools sold at Slashes, Sugar Lands, and Rock Creek Quarters totaling $9,308.00. Autograph document, 3 pages, with docket.","Bernard Gilpin firmly bound to Thomas Peter for $5520","wove paper","Photocopy, \"Account Book 1, Robert Peter, Esq. with the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings; On division of the Tract, Mexico within the City of Washington, Exclusive of what are called \"Old divisions of squares\" and water lots of which no account is key by the Commissioners. 21 pp. Note from Walter Gibson Peter re: History of book, how it ended up in the Library of Congress Thomas Peter","signed by James Madison, B. Crowninshield, Secretary of the Navy","James Madison signature","The most important ones delivered to F.S. Keys Esq. and recorded in suit pending in Court Dt. Columbia","9 manuscripts","under the orders of Lt. Col. E. Robert, USTE","Building 3044 O Street","copies","Includes Allison's Forrest Enlarged; Fort Grubby Hill, July 1, 1732","Includes Indenture, Daniel Veetch, February 19, 1758 Document signed by Gov. Horatio Sharpe","Bathsheba","First found in Thomas Peter's Letterbooks","Photos, Photos from Survey (4) and Ivory Cross [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon] Interesting small religious carved cross, made from Mother-of-Pearl","Letter, William A. Coffin to Britannia Kennon, February 23, 1889; Brouchure for Exhibition, April 30, 1889; Letter, A. W. Drake to Britannia Kennon, January 29, 1889, May 16, 1889, including: carte de visite of George Washington and calling card of Mr. A. W. Drake (Photo) [First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon]","First found in Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Major George Peter's Letterbooks","Frenzel Gallery, Georgetown. Moved from Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","Includes Sir Thomas Nicholson, William Scott Blair, General Scott of Malenie, Robert Buchanan, William Dunlop, Elizabeth Roberton, J. Horsburgh, Lord Abbots Hall, Isabel Corbet, Cunningham Scott. First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter.","First found in Papers of Dr. Armistead Peter","Containing photographs of Peter relatives","Pictures of Tudor Place, Vacation, Content Farm, Ellen Beale Peter 1931 (Walter Gibson's Wife) Made by Walter Gibson Peter, [Loose photographs], Half Full.","Elizabeth Peter, wife of Robert Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter [Note: Some loose pages]","Book of tobacco sales, list of enslaved persons belonging to Robert Peter, and lots of Robert Peter in the City of Washington with division by squares for the Commissioners and how they are disposed. The bound volume is made up of 178 pages. Pages 52-147 are blank. At some point the volume is flipped and entries are begun at the back of the book from pages 178-154. For viewing purposes those pages have been reoriented and reordered.","\"Tobacco Book,\" All letters received pertaining to his business of selling tobacco in Europe and trading across the Atlantic, including captains, lawyers, and buyers in Europe.","Includes personal letters that were sent to the family, photocopied letters from Thomas and General Washington, various financial papersNot in order [Documents are fragile and book in poor condition]. Made by Walter Gibson Peter.","Contains photographs and letters. Created by Walter Gibson Peter, received documents from Britannia W. Peter Kennon.","Commissions, Letters, Orders, etc. Relating to service in the U.S. Army and Major Georgetown Field Artillery, Created by Walter Gibson Peter. Items signed by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.","Corps of the Artillerists, New Orleans and Fort McHenry, Garrison and Regimental Orders, Major George Peter; Order and prisoner tries and punishments, List from Fort McHenry, Morning Reports [Note: Book in poor condition]","Ledger of real estate holdings of George Peter with Robert Peter and James Peter [pages 2-17]. Also includes, \"The following Table exhibits a view of the Squares and Lots, the Number of square feet therein contained, and the value of the same, now owned by Capt. George Peter, in the City of Washington\" [pages 74-78]. Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 88 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-7, 10-11, 14-17, 74, 76, and 78. The remaining page are blank. In 1813, the ledger is flipped and a single page (page 88) includes a list of names under the title 'Rent Roll for 1813.'","Ledger for the estate of Robert Peter maintained by his son Thomas Peter. The bond volume contains 176 pages, partially completed. Accounts are entered on pages 6-54, pages 55-173 are blank, and pages 174-176 include bank notes at the Bank of Columbia and the Branch Bank of Washington City. A scrap of paper with calculations was found between pages 49 and 50 and is included in the digitization.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Lessons and Exercises in Vocal Music by Benjamin Carr","Contains letters, pictures, U.S. Navy Commissions (James Madison, John Tyler, and Franklin Pierce), invitations, and a memorandum of Britannia and Beverley made by Walter Gibson Peter- Grandson to Britannia.","After resigning from the army, notes made from Walter George Peter. Includes letters, a list of enlaved people from Montanaverde, bills, and business transactions.","Repairs made on properties of Robert Peter, Jr.  Stitch binding with marbled paper covers, 98 pages. Real estate accounts appear on pages 2-5, 8-23, and 26-33. The remaining pages are blank.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","Copies made February 1 and 2, 1849 by Edmund Law Rogers at Tudor Place, the residence of his Great-Aunt Martha Peter.","Communion Alms, Christmas and Easter Offerings, June 5, 1850. In Memory of Mrs. Britannia Wellington Kennon, From the Trustees of the Louise Home, 1911.","Four account books. Account Money paid for the Estate of Mrs. Martha Peter","\"Commenced the practice of medicine the latter end of March 1867. Left town the first of May 1867 and returned June 28th- recommended practicing 8th of July, etc., Expense Log and Visiting List\"","First found in Dr. Armistead Peter's files. 9 volumes, dated 1863, 1866, 1870, 1873, 1876, 1878, 1889, 1892, and 1896.","List of patients from practice and paid or unpaid, in alphabetical order, Bills Due, Cash Paid to Mrs. Peter, other accounts, small pox vaccination count","Notes on visits, family seal, copied letters, list of articles from Mount Vernon, notes about clothes and jewelry; Copy of Album was acquired by Martha Custis Peter, great-great granddaughter to Britannia W. Peter Kennon, which Britannia had given to her grandson, Walter Gibson Peter. Her father was Walter Gibson Peter, Jr.","contains dried flowers","Includes folders of France and WWI soldiers","Contains deeds, inventories, and papers pertaining to Robert Peter's estates and his sons, Robert, James, David, George, and Thomas. Various notes about David Peter's death, and letters from George Peter. Made by Walter Gibson Peter. [Note: There are loose pages]","Includes voice and music notes for the saxon ground, will you come to the bower, nobody coming to marry me, the rose, rondo, and others.","First found in Papers of Major George Peter","No. 5116, volume 190, covering the coronation of George VI.","Printed volume, includes a facsimile handwritten section entitled \"accounts, G. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"altformavail_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of George Washington - Reel#6\u003c/p\u003e"],"altformavail_heading_ssm":["Existence and Location of Copies"],"altformavail_tesim":["Papers of George Washington - Reel#6"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  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He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[London] : Thos. 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He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], George Washington Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], George Washington Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eInitially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInitially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoused with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. 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There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related references"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. 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For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDiscusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026amp; W[illiam] Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026amp; have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026amp; 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026amp; appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026amp; miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026amp; Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026amp; son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026amp; 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026amp; chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026amp; handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c20"}},{"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c01","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"Deed, Giles Brent","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c01#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. 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He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[London] : Thos. 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He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], George Washington Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], George Washington Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eInitially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInitially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoused with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. 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There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Material","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related Materials","Related references"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. 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For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eDiscusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026amp; W[illiam] Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026amp; have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026amp; 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026amp; appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026amp; miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026amp; Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026amp; son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026amp; 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026amp; chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026amp; handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.\u003c/p\u003e"]}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31_c01_c01"}},{"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37_c12","type":"Item","attributes":{"title":"Deed, Thomas and Mildred Hammond to Mildred Thornton Washington","breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://arvasarchive.org/catalog/vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37_c12#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"ref_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37_c12","ref_ssm":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37_c12"],"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37_c12","ead_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34","_root_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34","_nest_parent_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37","parent_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37","parent_ssim":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37"],"parent_ids_ssim":["vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01","vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_34_c01_c37"],"parent_unittitles_ssm":["Historic manuscript collection","Series 1. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.","Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007","London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.","This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851","Turner, Henry S.","Hooe, John, Jr.","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849 -- Travel","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Thompson, Smith, 1768-1843","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Smith, Treadwell","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888 -- Death and burial","Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866","Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Clay, Henry, 1777-1852","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1772-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 -- Family","Monroe, Hortensia","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Goldsborough, Charles, 1765-1834","Bayard, Samuel, 1767-1840","Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861","Buchanan, James, 1791-1868","Mitchell, Jim, 1795-1870","Johnson, Gabriel, 1820-","Harrison, Henry Tazewell, 1796-1881","Anderson, Sambo, -1845","Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881","Tabb, John Prosser","Taliaferro, John, 1768-1852","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888","Alexander, Anna Maria Washington, 1817-1850","Peter, George Washington, 1801-1877","Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854","McFarland, Joseph","Herbert, Bushrod Washington, -1888","Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849","Washington, Eleanor Love Selden, 1824-1860","Johnston, Dennis, 1788-1852","Herbert, Noblet, Jr., 1826-1856","Bruin, Joseph","Hill, Henry P., active 1843-1845","Lindsly, Harvey, 1804-1889","Lewis, Samuel","Bassett, George Washington, 1800-1878","Murphy, Henry Cruse, 1810-1882","Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850","Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866","Hooff, P. H.","Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Brown, James M.","Corcoran, W.W. (William Wilson), 1798-1888","Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891","Irving, Washington, 1783-1859","Mills, Clark, 1810-1883","Rogers, Edmund Law","Wright, John S.  (John Stephen), 1815-1874","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876","Everett, Edward, 1794-1865","Crutchett, James, 1816-","Eyre, Louisa Lincoln Lear, 1831-1912","Lear, Frances Dandridge Henley, 1779-1856","Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Thomas, James","Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866","Lee, Mary Custis, 1835-1918","Shackleford, Benjamin Howard","Turner, Edward C. (Edward Carter), 1816-1891","Rossiter, Thomas Prichard, 1818-1871","Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892","Hughes, George R. H., 1832-1914","Oberly, Aaron S., 1837-1918","Lee, Robert E.  (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889","Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798","Finch, Fannie Louisa Augusta Washington, 1828-1900","Dodge, Harrison Howell, 1852-1937","Washington, Bushrod C. (Bushrod Corbin), 1839-1919","Townsend, Justine Van Rensselaer, 1828-1912","Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895","Davis, Varina, 1826-1906","Howard, Eleanor Washington, 1856-1937","Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888","Riggs, Jane Agnes, 1854-1930","Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854","Toner, Joseph M.  (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896","Zouche of Harringworth, Edward La Zouche, Baron, 1556?-1625","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Fairfax, William George, Sir, 1739-1813","Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818","Poor, Enoch, 1736-1780","Frobel, Anne S., 1816-1907","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Vaughan, Samuel, active 18th century","Brooke, Robert, -1744","Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Lord, 1693-1781","Sprout, Ebenezer, -1805","Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809","Hustler, John, 1715-1790","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007\u003c/p\u003e"],"custodhist_heading_ssm":["Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History","Custodial History"],"custodhist_tesim":["Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007"],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLondon: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Bremner\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["Created / Published","Created/Published","Condition"],"odd_tesim":["London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011"],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements","Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements"],"phystech_tesim":["A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePortions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEarly copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocument, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026amp; New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026amp; ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026amp; will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026amp; 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn estimate for a saddle for the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026amp; neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSingle blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTicket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026amp; make choise. or send a person for you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFuneral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate documents, 10 documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, notes due with interest, W1250/E; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePurchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.75 pd. in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairing a wagon wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs shoes, $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eText, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Payment in full for medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBerryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026amp;c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLong postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026amp; Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChampagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRetained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026amp; fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's \u003ci\u003eUncle Tom's Cabin\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026amp; orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026amp; other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026amp; tried a Mother's love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026amp; provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026amp; concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn account with James McEvan, Dr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLondon. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted bookplate of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026amp; Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eName index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026amp; others against Bushrod Washington \u0026amp; Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(London: Printed for J. Harris)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026amp; be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. 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materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\""],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","This collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.","Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007","London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.","This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851","Turner, Henry S.","Hooe, John, Jr.","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849 -- Travel","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Thompson, Smith, 1768-1843","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Smith, Treadwell","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888 -- Death and burial","Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866","Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Clay, Henry, 1777-1852","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1772-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 -- Family","Monroe, Hortensia","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Goldsborough, Charles, 1765-1834","Bayard, Samuel, 1767-1840","Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861","Buchanan, James, 1791-1868","Mitchell, Jim, 1795-1870","Johnson, Gabriel, 1820-","Harrison, Henry Tazewell, 1796-1881","Anderson, Sambo, -1845","Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881","Tabb, John Prosser","Taliaferro, John, 1768-1852","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888","Alexander, Anna Maria Washington, 1817-1850","Peter, George Washington, 1801-1877","Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854","McFarland, Joseph","Herbert, Bushrod Washington, -1888","Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849","Washington, Eleanor Love Selden, 1824-1860","Johnston, Dennis, 1788-1852","Herbert, Noblet, Jr., 1826-1856","Bruin, Joseph","Hill, Henry P., active 1843-1845","Lindsly, Harvey, 1804-1889","Lewis, Samuel","Bassett, George Washington, 1800-1878","Murphy, Henry Cruse, 1810-1882","Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850","Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866","Hooff, P. H.","Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Brown, James M.","Corcoran, W.W. (William Wilson), 1798-1888","Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891","Irving, Washington, 1783-1859","Mills, Clark, 1810-1883","Rogers, Edmund Law","Wright, John S.  (John Stephen), 1815-1874","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876","Everett, Edward, 1794-1865","Crutchett, James, 1816-","Eyre, Louisa Lincoln Lear, 1831-1912","Lear, Frances Dandridge Henley, 1779-1856","Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Thomas, James","Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866","Lee, Mary Custis, 1835-1918","Shackleford, Benjamin Howard","Turner, Edward C. (Edward Carter), 1816-1891","Rossiter, Thomas Prichard, 1818-1871","Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892","Hughes, George R. H., 1832-1914","Oberly, Aaron S., 1837-1918","Lee, Robert E.  (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889","Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798","Finch, Fannie Louisa Augusta Washington, 1828-1900","Dodge, Harrison Howell, 1852-1937","Washington, Bushrod C. (Bushrod Corbin), 1839-1919","Townsend, Justine Van Rensselaer, 1828-1912","Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895","Davis, Varina, 1826-1906","Howard, Eleanor Washington, 1856-1937","Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888","Riggs, Jane Agnes, 1854-1930","Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854","Toner, Joseph M.  (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896","Zouche of Harringworth, Edward La Zouche, Baron, 1556?-1625","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Fairfax, William George, Sir, 1739-1813","Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818","Poor, Enoch, 1736-1780","Frobel, Anne S., 1816-1907","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Vaughan, Samuel, active 18th century","Brooke, Robert, -1744","Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Lord, 1693-1781","Sprout, Ebenezer, -1805","Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809","Hustler, John, 1715-1790","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  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Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. 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William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePortions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEarly copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocument, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026amp; New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026amp; ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026amp; will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026amp; 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn estimate for a saddle for the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026amp; neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSingle blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTicket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026amp; make choise. or send a person for you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFuneral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate documents, 10 documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, notes due with interest, W1250/E; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePurchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.75 pd. in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairing a wagon wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs shoes, $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eText, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Payment in full for medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBerryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026amp;c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLong postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026amp; Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChampagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRetained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026amp; fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's \u003ci\u003eUncle Tom's Cabin\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026amp; orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026amp; other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026amp; tried a Mother's love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026amp; provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026amp; concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn account with James McEvan, Dr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLondon. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted bookplate of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026amp; Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eName index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026amp; others against Bushrod Washington \u0026amp; Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(London: Printed for J. Harris)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026amp; be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. 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materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\""],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 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Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. 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Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.","Items in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. Materials are added to the collection as they are acquired.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.02","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.042","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.037","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.038","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.043","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.045","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.44","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.047","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.048","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.049","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.056","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.060","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.077a","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.063","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.064","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.071","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.075","Note on folder says this document was on display for 20 years in a display case in the Ann Pamela Cunningham building.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.080","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.041","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1967.01.03","Gift: Jess and Grace Pavey Fund, 2007","London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, 1768","Robert Bremner","Broadside, In Congress July 4th, 1776: the unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America. Conserved by Cleveland Conservation of Art on Paper, Inc., 8 December 2011","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter, order to pay. Instructs him to pay £78.13.10 to John Winter. Docketed on reverse. William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger.","This collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\"","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827","Butler, Frances Parke, 1799-1875","Washington, Bushrod Corbin, 1790-1851","Turner, Henry S.","Hooe, John, Jr.","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849 -- Travel","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Thompson, Smith, 1768-1843","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Smith, Treadwell","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888 -- Death and burial","Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866","Washington, Lewis William, 1812-1871","Washington, Jane Charlotte Blackburn, 1786-1855","Clay, Henry, 1777-1852","Rogers, Elizabeth Parke Custis Law, 1797-1822","Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845","Clay, Clement Comer, 1789-1866","Lewis, Esther Maria Coxe, 1804-1885","Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1772-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852 -- Family","Monroe, Hortensia","Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1779-1849","Wentworth, Tappan, 1802-1875","Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852","Conrad, Charles Magill, 1804-1878","Costin, William, 1780?-1842","Goldsborough, Charles, 1765-1834","Bayard, Samuel, 1767-1840","Washington, John Augustine, III, 1821-1861","Buchanan, James, 1791-1868","Mitchell, Jim, 1795-1870","Johnson, Gabriel, 1820-","Harrison, Henry Tazewell, 1796-1881","Anderson, Sambo, -1845","Alexander, Hannah Lee Washington, 1811-1881","Tabb, John Prosser","Taliaferro, John, 1768-1852","Butler, Edward George Washington, 1800-1888","Alexander, Anna Maria Washington, 1817-1850","Peter, George Washington, 1801-1877","Washington, Thomas Blackburn, 1812-1854","McFarland, Joseph","Herbert, Bushrod Washington, -1888","Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849","Washington, Eleanor Love Selden, 1824-1860","Johnston, Dennis, 1788-1852","Herbert, Noblet, Jr., 1826-1856","Bruin, Joseph","Hill, Henry P., active 1843-1845","Lindsly, Harvey, 1804-1889","Lewis, Samuel","Bassett, George Washington, 1800-1878","Murphy, Henry Cruse, 1810-1882","Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850","Alexander, Judith Ball Blackburn, 1796-1866","Hooff, P. H.","Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858","Peter, George, 1779-1861","Gibson, Elizabeth Bordley, 1777-1863","Brown, James M.","Corcoran, W.W. (William Wilson), 1798-1888","Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891","Irving, Washington, 1783-1859","Mills, Clark, 1810-1883","Rogers, Edmund Law","Wright, John S.  (John Stephen), 1815-1874","Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876","Everett, Edward, 1794-1865","Crutchett, James, 1816-","Eyre, Louisa Lincoln Lear, 1831-1912","Lear, Frances Dandridge Henley, 1779-1856","Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Thomas, James","Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866","Lee, Mary Custis, 1835-1918","Shackleford, Benjamin Howard","Turner, Edward C. (Edward Carter), 1816-1891","Rossiter, Thomas Prichard, 1818-1871","Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892","Hughes, George R. H., 1832-1914","Oberly, Aaron S., 1837-1918","Lee, Robert E.  (Robert Edward), 1807-1870","Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889","Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798","Finch, Fannie Louisa Augusta Washington, 1828-1900","Dodge, Harrison Howell, 1852-1937","Washington, Bushrod C. (Bushrod Corbin), 1839-1919","Townsend, Justine Van Rensselaer, 1828-1912","Smith, Samuel Francis, 1808-1895","Davis, Varina, 1826-1906","Howard, Eleanor Washington, 1856-1937","Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Comegys, Margaret Douglass, 1816-1888","Riggs, Jane Agnes, 1854-1930","Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, 1757-1854","Toner, Joseph M.  (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896","Zouche of Harringworth, Edward La Zouche, Baron, 1556?-1625","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Fairfax, William George, Sir, 1739-1813","Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818","Poor, Enoch, 1736-1780","Frobel, Anne S., 1816-1907","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Vaughan, Samuel, active 18th century","Brooke, Robert, -1744","Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Lord, 1693-1781","Sprout, Ebenezer, -1805","Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809","Hustler, John, 1715-1790","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection is arranged into three series: Series 1. Documents and Manuscripts; Series 2. Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; Series 3. Oversized Documents and Manuscripts.  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Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.053","In 1715 Col. G. Mason (father of Sarah and grandfather to Commodore Brooke) died, leaving among other children, by his last wife two sons and one daughter Sarah Mason-left several tracts of land to sons who died under age and their property left to their sister--she married, under age, in 1734 to Thomas Brooke--before her marriage to protect her estate a settlement made of her lands and slaves upon her and Thomas Brooke during their life and heirs of her body by Brooke or any other husband--in failure of heirs her half-brother George--Articles of Agreement between G. Mason and Brooke who gave £2,000 bond for its execution--in 1735 George died intestate--Brooke never executed the agreement but sold most of his wife's land and ran the money, then died--Mrs. Ann Mason, widow of George, brought suit against Sarah and Thomas Brook (deceased) for breach of bond and won--conveyances made by Brooke cannot be disputed.","Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres--son Samuel conveyed it by deed July 1, 1685 to brother Rawleigh--conveyed by him to William Lambert, Dec. 2, 1692--conveyed by him to George Mason, April 19, 1693--left by will to sons who died underage--descended to sister Sarah who with husband Thomas Brooke sold it to Zephaniah Wade, October 20, 1738--Z. Wade Conveyed 300 acres on Nov. 26, 1739 to Saml. Magruder for Eliza. Spencer--it was reconveyed to Z. Wade on Aug. 4, 1744--Jan. 16, 1745 sold to John Littleton--on his death left to 2 sons and is now property of William Butler Harrison--the remaining part of 788 acres was sold by Z. and Violiner Wade to John Brown Dec. 15, 1739--left at his death to Ann, a daughter who married Charles West--they deeded it to Geo. Washington, Oct. 27,1772--he willed it to Lewis."],"custodhist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eItems in this collection were acquired by gift and purchase from various sources. 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William Adair, Agent to the Coldstream Regiment.","Conserved June 2006 by Holly Krueger."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Name and date of item], Historic Manuscript Collection, [Folder], Special Collections, The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection of historic manuscripts dates from 1607-1933, with the bulk of materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePortions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eEarly copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocument, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTitle page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmbossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWarrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBarras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026amp; New Year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026amp; ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDivision of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026amp; will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026amp; 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn estimate for a saddle for the President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026amp; neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSingle blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTicket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGreenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eN.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026amp; make choise. or send a person for you.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFuneral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEstate documents, 10 documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMemoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, notes due with interest, W1250/E; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePurchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArticles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.75 pd. in full.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor repairing a wagon wheel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e3 pairs shoes, $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eText, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Payment in full for medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEarly description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBerryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFormal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHaywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026amp;c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForm for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLong postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003ePostscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026amp; Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThere follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCheck, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChampagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eT.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRetained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMcFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026amp; fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's \u003ci\u003eUncle Tom's Cabin\u003c/i\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026amp; orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026amp; other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eW.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlthough he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026amp; tried a Mother's love.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026amp; provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLocated with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026amp; concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn account with James McEvan, Dr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhiladelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCollection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTypescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLondon. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSchedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGenealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSlip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFacsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted bookplate of Bushrod Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrint calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026amp; Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eName index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBox also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026amp; others against Bushrod Washington \u0026amp; Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(London: Printed for J. Harris)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJournal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFolio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026amp; be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRoll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eD. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. 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materials dating from 1738-1868. The correspondence, journals and diaries, legal and financial records, estate documents, and printed ephemera in the collection primarily relate to the Washington and Custis families, the Revolutionary War, and society life in antebellum Washington D.C. and Virginia.","Portions of this collection have been digitized, as noted in the item-level descriptions.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Docketed \"Crompe and others. con. cutbush et al ... 1607. order. or Decree.\" and \"A Decree for the platts against Cutbush.\"\tThe signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","D.S. 2 pages. Accessioned as a \"legal document\" signed by Lawrence Washington and Henry Thoresby in 1615. Elizabethan handwriting makes it difficult to decipher the purpose of the document or the actual date. The signer is thought to be Lawrence Washington (d. 1616) of Sulgrave, England, grandfather of Colonel John Washington, the immigrant. However, it's possible the signer was Sir Lawrence Washington (1549-1619) who served as Registrar of His Majesty's Court of Chancery and great uncle of George Washington.","Document granting 1500 acres of land to Lt. Col. John Washington \"for ye transportation thirty servants into this Colony ...\" Lists the names of 28 servants and \"Two Negroes.\" Signed by Anthony Bridges. Nicholas Spencer listed as one of the justices at Westmoreland County court where transaction is approved. Washington gained several thousands of acres in this manner.","A.D.S. 1 page. Recorded in Stafford on March 12, 1690. Registered in deed book Thomas Lee. Addressed to \"Mr. William [ ] our agent in Virginia\" survey by John Alexander on April 27, 1669 granting 5000 acres to Spencer and Washington is patented and ordered registered.","D. 1 page. Grant of 5000 acres in Stafford County [later Fairfax County] \"in the freshes of the Potomacke river\", opposite Piscataway village and between Little Hunting Creek and Epsiwasson Creek [Mount Vernon], \"said land being due ... for the transportation of one hundred into this Colony.\" ","Early copy of original grant, endorsed in hand of Genl. Washington on back \"Govr. Jeffreys Grant for 5000 acs. to Colo. Nicholas Spencer and Lt. Colo. Jno. Washington 1677\", watermark (crown over GR).","Legal document from 1687, written on vellum. The first first paragraph is written in Latin; the subsequent text is in English.  Appears to be dated 20 May 1687, and describes a legal obligation from Thomas Grosham and his wife Sarah to Richard Newsome(?). Document was witnessed by Rich Nicholson, [second name unclear], and Hen. Washington.  The document and the second signature may be in the same hand.","D.S. 2 pages. Conveyance of 300 acres of a patent of 1906 acres of land on Little Hunting Creek, Stafford County [later Fairfax] for 3000 [ ] of good tobacco. Endorsed in hand of General Washington on reverse \"Thompson to Rose Bargain and Sale 14th March 1688\" and also in another hand. Signed on reverse by Thompson and witnesses. Sale acknowledged on May 8, 1689, by Richard Gibson and Ma [ ] Thompson.","A.D.S. 1 page. Survey by George Brent of part of the land granted to Nicholas Spencer and John Washington. On reverse is a transcript of the grant by Lord Culpeper to Spencer and Washington. See under date March 1, 1674.","A.D.S. 1 page. Deed of lease to John Bushrod (ancestor of Bushrod Washington) for \"Searles\" plantation to include \"all houses, outhouse buildings Gardens Orchards ...\" Witnessed by James Westcomb and William Scott.","D. 1 page. Excerpts of Last will and Testament of John Custis grandfather of Daniel Parke Custis. Integral cover addressed to Major John Custis, watermarked (crown over heraldic shield). Test copy by \"Robert Howson C Cir Ct Northampt.\"","1. Chifonessex Plantation and Arlington house with 250 to John Custis, his son. -- 2. All male cattle on Smith's and Mackeon Islands. -- 3. 1 large silver dish, six large silver plates, one large silver basin, 2 silver candlesticks with a silver snuffer dish, 2 silver snuffers, 1 good feather bed and furniture, choice of pistols and holsters, best sword. -- 4. All rest of land at Pocomock not disposed of in his lifetime. -- 5. Quarter part of the Brigenton the Northampton built by John Bowden; the biggest silver tankard and \"my fathers picture now hanging in my hall\". -- 6. The male cattle given in will bars him of further claim owed him.","William Byrd writes to his brother-in-law John Custis, enclosing a will of their father-in-law Daniel Parke (dated 1710 December 7) regarding inheritance to their wives Frances and Lucy, daughters of Daniel Parke. Autograph document signed, 3 pages. Additional documents include a 1710 October 27 legal note regarding court settlement involving Daniel Parke - autograph document signed, small sheet; and an unrelated document with a list of receipts dated May 1757 of payments received from Daniel Parke Custis written, dated, and signed for in the hand of each creditor, autograph document signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanks her for letter--gives her an opportunity to write her and assure her that she is not ambitious if she had the watch she would return it to her--the barbarous murder of Genl. Parke plundered him of all--there is little or nothing of it restored though he had six or seven thousand pounds--they are not even being punished--wishes all relatives of Parke would petition the Queen--\"tis a greif beyond expression to se the injustice that is done so great a man\"--sorry that she is such a sufferer by the General's will--it was never her desire to have any part of his estate--if it is in her power to help it her estate will not be burdened with the debts--the new general has seized some of the estate and talks of taking more--she has a small silver basin and ladle of Genl. Parke's--either or both are at her service.","Docketed \"a letter giving an acct. of Col. Parke's death.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"K. Chester.\"","Sampson Darrell deed for Dogue Creek land, George Washington's copy. Virginia deed for land described as located in Stafford County [Fairfax County], granted to Sampson Darrell for 162 acres by the Right Hon. Catherine Lady Fairfax, sole proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia. Dated November 26, 1717 with a separate docket in the handwriting of George Washington relating to the 1717 deed that came into his possession after he purchased the land in his expansion of the Mount Vernon plantation in the late 1750's. This grant to Sampson Darrell in the Northern Neck was originally for 200 acres but was corrected and regranted to Lady Catherine Culpeper in 1717 in the amount of 162 acres which George Washington later acquired. 1 sheet with fragment.","D. 3 pages. Daniel Parke has Virginian and English estates--heavily in debt--his wife [Jane] the daughter of Philip Ludwell had a considerable fortune--two daughters: Frances married to John Custis and Lucy married to Wm. Byrd--in 1705 Queen Ann made him Governor of Leward Islands held this for 5 years and acquired considerable estate there--in Dec. 1710 he was murdered by the inhabitants \"who plundered his house of all his plate, mony, jewells, and household stuff\"--no reparation ever made--the pretense for this was the suspicion that the Governor was too familiar with some of their wives namely Mrs. Chester by whom he was supposed to have a child--confirmd this by his liberality to the child (at his death too young to be christened)--by his will left all his estate in the Leward Islands for the use of his child called Lucy Chester--the mother Katherine Chester--if Lucy died before she came of age he \"began at last to remember his lawfull children\", gave Frances Custis all his estate in Virginia and England--willing that his daughter should pay the legacies hereafter mentiond and all his debts--hard upon her however Mr. Custis and his wife discharged all the debts due both in England and Virginia amounting to many thousand pounds and then paid the legacies--got no account of debts in the Leward Islands--Mrs. Custis wrote the executor Mr. Rhodny--he said very few of the General's papers came to hand, the mob having destoyed them--a Mr. Perry owed money--now at last after more than 14 yrs. are past a man who calls himself Dunbar Parke, married to Lucy Chester, demands L10,000 of Mr. Custis (Frances long since dead) for debts owed by Daniel Parke in the Leward Islands--no notice ever given of such debts before--since all estates and debts in the four Leward Islands were given to Lucy Chester she ought to be liable for the debts--if the estate in England and Virginia must assume these debts as well as those in Va. and Eng. neither Frances nor Lucy Burd will have anything left from the estate--not the meaning of the testator.","Docketed \"This paper gives much information respecting the murder of Govr. Parke and other family matters.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Signed and sealed by Roger Gregory, Mildred Gregory. Docketed on reverse, possibly later in the hand of George Washington, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"Bond to Auge Washington 19th Octr 1726.\"","D.S. oversize parchment folded. An indenture for the sale of the estate of Culthorpe in Derbyshire, England by Francis Ash \"of St. Mary's county in the province of Maryland planter, ...\" Augustine Washington acting under a power of attorney granted him by Ash. Reference to the contract for the sale on June 25, 1728. presumably Washington, when he traveled to England in 1729, acted to complete the sale for Ash.","The case of planters of tobacco in Virginia, as represented by themselves, signed by the president of the council and speaker of the House of Burgesses ([London: Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane]). This pamphlet was written by Robert Carter for the vindication of the representation for the planters in Virginia: made by the General assembly of that colony.","A.L.S. 1 page. Explains the reasons for the delay in repaying debt. Signature not legible. John Bushrod was the maternal grandfather of Judge Bushrod Washington.","D. 1 page. Deeds dated May 25 and 26th, 1739 to 523 acres on Muddy Hole Branch [later a part of Mount Vernon] for a consideration of £150.","Document, early copy, laminated, docketed by George Washington on reverse, watermark (crown over shield with GR).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Sorry to hear his family is so sickly especially with \"flux\"--gives minute directions for their care i.e. bleeding, vomits etc.--herbs to use and how to prepare various remedies--Hannah's ailment and how to treat it--has had a good year all his tobacco is in the houses--haying now, has a great quantity--3000 tobacco hhds.--poor old Harry sick--Mr. Winch's land--Clayborn land being bought for Winch--your sister knows nothing of it--she is being turned out and sent her lawyer to him for advice--is repairing her house at Waldees--whom does he mistrust?--Custis coat-of-arms discussed--Winch has come by his lately--\"every scoundrell ye has money, may go ye heralds office and buy a coat of arms\"--Daniel has more right to it than his sister now married--list of things he is sending (wine, cider, and sugar, mint water, cinnamon) with advice about how to take care of it.","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (J. Honig and crown over encircled lion rampant with motto).","A.D.S. 3 pages. Release for the 180 acres of the Spencer grant lying along Dogue Creek [later part of Mount Vernon for £105 current money and £500 tobacco--all the land lying in Truro Parish, Prince William County [Fairfax] on upper side of Doeg Creek, containing 180 acres Ninety Eight and half perches [formerly part of tract granted to Nicholas Spencer].","Docketed by George Washington on reverse, and in another hand \"Copy Release-Spencer to Osborne,\" watermarks (crown over GR on shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soie quo Mal y pense\"). Witnessed by John Colville, William Payne, John Brown, Stephen Lewis. Receipt signed by Wm. Spencer same date for payment received. Proved Nov. 26, 1739 by Catesby Cocke Clerk. Copy teste by John Graham.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentions letter received telling of his ill health and advanced age, fears he will not recover, so wished to make his peace with all the world--Cable lets him know that he is his friend--sets his conscience at rest in respect to what has happened between them--result of misunderstandings--\"I really apprehended that I was ill used\"--not guilty of malpractice--wrote to the governor that he would not act by the Commission he had--wants him to bestow it on someone else--can't after renouncing it take it up again--would do anything to oblige him [Custis] and settle peace among \"our Relations\"--hopes there may be a way found to do it without trouble--wants to settle things so none of friends or relations are discontented--if either of them die before they meet again hopes they will meet in the Everlasting Kingdom where no disturbance can be--\"Your Sister sends you her kind Love ...\"","Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR within shield, and crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name \"Mount Vernon\" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"Platt of a Survey made for Capt. Augustine Washington and Mr. John Washington in Westmoreland County ...\" Contains metes and bounds and ink and pencil drawing of the tract bordered on three sides by Bridges Creek Potomac River and Pope's Creek. Later renamed Wakefield by Wm. Aug. Washington.","A.D.S. 2 pages. For 106 acres on Dogue Run in Truro Parish, Fairfax County, part of a greater tract of land belonging to Sampson Darrel, and bounded by line of land of late Wm. Spencer and Dogue Run--yearly rent of 730 lbs. of tobacco--privileges and restrictions of the lease. Signed by John Gist. Witnessed by Giles Tillet and Wm. Sherman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Laminated onto another sheet of paper, reverse side not legible. Discharge order for David Coulton by Admiral Edward Vernon. Sentence of a court martial.","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Aug. Washington\".  Letter of family interest--expresses pleasure at Lawrence's recovery--congratulations on birth of son--\"You need not have been so severe on the Salts as you were in your last, if you would but consider how much you are indebted to them ...\"--doesn't approve of taking up large tracts of land so far back, \"it is a ready way to keep your Self always behind hand.\"--Warner Washington to marry Betty Mason the end of the month. Integral cover, watermark (crown over encircled GR, and crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, in hand of James Mitchell, laminated, docketed on reverse \"Mitchel acct. Recpt. £4,\" charred by fire. Account covers period from November 6, 1748-July 2, 1749--for such items as horses butter, \"making yr. Bed Slip,\" washing, dinner and club--entries for 1748 scratched through. Receipted on July 1, 1749 for £1/4 by James Mitchell.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends news that Custis's father [John Custis] heartily approves of his marriage with Miss [Martha] Dandridge--\" ... he has so good a Character of her That he had rather you shou'd have her than any Lady in Virginia. Nay if possible he is as much enamoured with her Character as you are with her Person and this is owing chiefly to a prudent speech of her own. Hurry down immediately for Fear he shou'd change the strong inclination he has to your Marrying directly.\"--gave briddle and saddle to Jack in Custis's name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device and motto \"Honi Soit qui mal y pense,\" and crown over GR). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Power.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c.1750].","One page from a ledger book dated 1747 in the hand of Lawrence Washington, for accounts with \"The Right Honourable Lord Fairfax.\" The purchases include bills of exchange for sterling, sheep, gunpowder and shells, payment for smith work, and barrels of Indian meal. The payments were made primarily against rent payments.","Title page from \"A Book of Surveys Began July 22nd 1749.\"Facsimile copy with note at top:  \"Fac simile, copied from a Manuscript in the handwriting of Washington.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account - Lawrence Washington with the Ohio Company. Account before his death, and interest run up on the unpaid account after his death, amount credited to his account. Autograph document signed by Geo. Mason, docketed \"The Estate of Lawrence Washington Esqr. deceased with The Ohio Company - Acc't, May 8, 1772, \"laminated, Watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over encircled armed figure).This acc't. drawn up and signed by George Mason on part of Ohio Co. Attested on May 19, 1772, by A. Henderson, Clerk of Fairfax Co. Court.","Plant cutting of boxwood. Note reads it was planted by Lawrence Washington.","D. 1 page. Bill - Benjamin Nockalls to Mr. John Price. Bill for wom[an]s shoes and white thread--am't of bill £0.11. Document, on reverse of broadside advertisement by Benjamin Nockalls, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR).","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for June 14, 1751-April 3, 1752 for medical care, including one entry \"Jan 10 [1752] To a large box antiscorbutick Ointm. for Mr. George Washington.\" Also includes entries \"a Visit to yr Negro wench,\" and \"Drawing a tooth for yr Negro.\" Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. Doctr. Sutherland April 27th 1752 1.6.9.,\" badly charred. Receipted on April 27, 1752 for Dr. Sutherland by [ ] Peyton.","D. Document, partly printed, laminated, torn and charred, watermark (crown). Bill for cloth, buttons, buckram, thread, etc., amounting to £2.19.","A.L.S. 1 page. Because of Capt. Wilson's situation it has been impossible to issue Lawrence's half pay--needs a new power of atty.--also asks Lawrence to send him a letter for the Secy. of War in re. his bad state of health and requesting a 12 mo. extension of his leave. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn and name L.V. Garrevink). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Anth. Stewart\".","A.D.S. Bill for [ ] amounting to £0.18.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of [ ] Morley, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown), on reverse of Richard Gore's Broadside Advertisement. Receipted by A[ur.?] Morley.","D. 1 page. Bill for gimblets, and blades and sail needles--amounting to £3.8. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (G[R])?","D. 2 pieces. An undated one-page list of over 80 persons, some well known Virginians - including Col. Fairfax, Col. Lee, and Maj. Washington - who purchased items from the estate of Lawrence Washington, George Washington's older brother. The total value of bonds and other sundries comes to 386 pounds, 10 shillings, 10 pence. Sheet is docketed on the reverse in George Washington's handwriting. The second item is a brief note, also undated, of 6 lines in an unknown hand that identifies the first item and points out George Washington's handwriting in the docketing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes to the merchant firm in London: \"You have here Inclosed a Bill of Loding for Twelve ho[gsheads] of very Choice fine Tobacco for which I hope you will render me an agreeable price. I received my Accts. Currt. the Ballance then I observe due to me £1830 = 17:10 which I believe to be Right ... \". Page has been damaged and taped.","D. 6 pages. Document, contemporary attested copy by Wm. Moss, laminated. Witnessed by Wm. Waite, Jno. North, Andrew W. Warren and Joseph Gound. Proved Sept. 26, 1752 by John Graham in Fairfax County. ","1. to be buried in a proper vault at Mt. Vernon -- 2. [Mount Vernon lands and buildings] and land on Bullskin, Frederick Co. to his wife for use during her life, and 1/2 of negroes -- 3. all real and personal property not otherwise disposed of in Virginia and Md. to go to daughter Sarah and her heirs, but in case of her death without issue: brother Augustine to receive Principio, Accokeek, Kingsbury, Lacanshire and No. East Iron works in Va. and Md., reserving 1/3 of profits to wife, and 2 tracts of land in Frederick County; George, on death of Lawrence's wife, to get all lands with improvements in Fairfax Co., and, further, during life of wife George to have use of a share of land equal to that given to Samuel, John and Charles. Remaining lands in Frederick Co. to bros. Samuel, John, and Charles (each to pay their sister Betty £150) -- in case any of the three die without issue, land to revert to Augustine. Each of brothers to receive part of remaining share of negroes and pay wife £100 sterling. -- 4. certain other properties to be sold to pay debts. (Share in Ohio Co., lands, and lots in Alexa. included, and arrears of his half pay) -- 5. Mourning ring to wife, mother in law and executors. Appoints Wm. Fairfax, George Fairfax, August. and George Washington, Majr. John Carlyle nd Nathaniel Chapman as executors.","D.S. 2 pages. A writ of examination for the release of the dower lands of Sarah Johnston to her husband George. George Washington is mentioned as still residing in King George County. Sarah Johnston was examined by George William Fairfax, Daniel McCarty and William Ramsay who all signed the document. Their seals are covered over with pieces of paper.","Plat showing the purchase of land for John Augustine Washington, acquiring 643 acres of land granted by Thomas Rutherford in Frederick (now Jefferson) County, VA. George Washington had also purchased land in Frederick County, acquiring 453 acres also from Thomas Rutherford, granted by Lord Fairfax. Autograph document, 2 pages, docketed.","Received of Daniel Parke Custis executor of John Custis Esqr. deceased 25 lbs.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Sir, Ten days ago I sent an express to Governor Shirley with orders to him to meet me at Annapolis in Maryland and have desir'd. Mr. Delancy to accompany him thither:...,\" [signed] E. Braddock.","Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial; partially printed--3 pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts. Directs sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods or arrest Timothy Rogers of Glocester.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on reverse, \"Rect. No. 41\". Receipted August 1 1761 by Lodwick, witnessed by William Anderson and William Simms. Hardwick was overseer on Bullskin property in Frederick Co. This acct. for L7.10.3 for cattle and wheat delivered by Lodwick.","Printed by B. Franklin for 15 shillings. Pa note.","Partially printed, signed (by Charlee Thompson).\"To counterfeit is death\" on back of note.\" Painted by B. Franklin and D. Hall 1760\" on back of note. \"This bill shall pass for five pounds within the Province of Pennsylvania according to an Act of Assembly made in the 33rd year of the Riegn of King George dated the fifth day of May, 1760\".","D. 2 pages. Account - Mary Washington with Dekar, Thompson, and Cox. Purchases of supplies including food, cloth, and housewares. Torn and charred, laminated.","Form letter, printed, signed by Russell, laminated, (another form letter included on same page), included in letter of May 4, 1762, Russell to J.A.W. Informing him of new partnership between him and William Molleson--assures him of continued attention to his affairs.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received news of Col. Aug[ustine] Washington's death--[Post ?] chariot for Mrs. Bushrod being sent by ship insured--has lately taken a partner, as enclosed - [see form letters dated March 25, 1762, James Russell to John Augustine Washington; and James Russell and Molleson to John A. Washington]--sends Mr. Bushrod's acct. current. Integral cover, laminated, docketed \"The firm of James Russell and Molleson [ ] there first Letter 5 March 1762\".","Copy. Endorsed at top, \"Copy of a letter in possession of Mrs. G.W. Bassett of Hanover Co., Va. being one, of only two letters, in which Genl. Washington was known to indulge in humor\".\"Not in Writings\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington\". Letter in a humorous vein congratulating the Bassetts on the birth of another child,--comments on church-going--chides him humorously for not attending church, \"Could you but behold with what religious zeal I hye me to Church on every Lords day ...\"--state of tobacco crop.","Print document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Basketts. 1764. London.","Pennsylvania 5s denomination note. Main text runs vertically through, \"Printed by B. Franklin.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of monies received by and owing to John Carlyle, including sums relating to the estate of Lawrence Washington and to John Posey.","Small proof copy of stamp. Re: Stamp Act.","An example of a stamp required on colonial paper based on the British Parliamnet's Stamp Act. Embossed 4d, red, gem proof.","D.S. 2 pages. Document signed, fragment, laminated, torn and charred scrap of paper. Account from May 3-July 30, 1765, for snuff, Irish l[inen], silk hat, fann, etc. Account signed by [Ja]mes Buchanan.","Incomplete copy., \"revived and improved: Or, An Astronomical Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1766. Calculated for the Meridian of Boston in New England, Lat. 42 Deg. 25 Min. North.\" Housed in a handmade enclosure with button tie.","A.D. 2 pages. Total of £121. 15S. received from Mr. Harvey, Richard Lee and Mr. Simpson.","Printed document , 1 page folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.D.S. 1 page. Amos Ogden (of Reading County, New Jersey) grants power of attorney to Thomas Ogden of New Sarum, Great Britain,\" ... to do whatsoever may be necessary to be done respecting some Lands in West Florida in America ...\" Witnessed by John Blagge and William [Virtue?].","D. 1 page. Document, fragment, laminated, incomplete watermark (GR). Account for 1 doz. black lead pencils, steel pencil case, pocket knife, sheep sheers, etc.---amounting to £1.7.6.","D.S. 4 pages. \"At the Court of St. James.\" Grant made to Amos Ogden, through the power of attorney given to Thomas Ogden, for 25,000 acres of land in west Florida. One of the conditions: That Amos Ogden \"do settle the Lands with foreign Protestants or Persons that shall be brought from his Magestys other Colonies in North America within ten years ...\"","Printed document, 2 pages folio, folded. Printed by Mark Baskett, Printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty; and by the Assigns of Robert Baskett. London.","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Dear Sir.\" Received receipt of acct. sales for past year--he has drawn on them for 3 sets of Exchange of £100 each--please send Miss Bushrod's invoice of goods soon for she is to be married and cannot set up house keeping without them--[paragraph blurred]--weather so cold and river frozen, so Capt. Johnstone slow in loading ship--make him insurance on 16 hhds. tobacco by Lord Camden in case of loss--[Added under date of 20 March 1769 in J.A.W.'s hand is] \"Invoice of all goods to be sent by the first ship into Rapahannock or Potomack for J. A. Washington,\" with list of things desired. On reverse is same list with prices added. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Copy of my Le[tter] and [invoice ?] [ ] Feb. 1769\", watermark (crown over encircled heraldic device and motto). Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Has sent son George to see him, so he can see cruelty with which tutor treats the children--bad wound on his head--obliged if [Hannah B. Washington would send rosewater--wishes them joy of their young son--[Bestey ?] delivered of son--needs money to pay decree against estate--entitled to interest on payments being made to her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (figure holding aloft a liberty cap, lion rampant in enclosure with motto \"Pro Patria\"), bottom part of letter is missing.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter to his sister. Since he will be secluded for 2 or 3 years from Rippon Lodge while studying law [in England] desires her to write him news of their circle of friends--is a friend of the brother of her friend Mr. Cadwalleder--supposes she has had another child by now--cautions her not to spoil it as she has done Richard--requests her to send him some good hams, pickles, Indian corn, peaches. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over powder horn, LVG, and Bell).","A.D.S. 1 page. Concerns the examination of witnesses for the court. Docketed on reverse, \"Frederick 4th of October 1771, In obedience to the sithin order we the Subscribers have Deligently Examined Thom.s Speake in behalf of the Plaintiffs witness own hands.\"","D.S. 2 pages. The bond is for 500 pounds with Warner Washington as the co-signer for Throckmorton. Signed by John Ariss, a tenant farmer of George Washington's, as a witness. The various dates of the signatures are when payments were made.","D.S. 2 pages. A bill of sale of land owned by a wife. Witnessed and signed by Samuel Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Bill, account to John Aug. Washington of loss--a broker's account for settling a loss--plus current account rendered. Autograph document, partly mutilated, laminated, endorsed \"Lord Camden(?)\", watermark (Garrevenk).","D.S. 2 pages. Evaluation of Sundries belonging to Mary Washington by Charles Washington and Fielding Lewis. Inventory with value of livestock, tools, slaves--evaluated by Fielding Lewis and Chas. Washington. Document signed, in hand of Fielding Lewis, silked, endorsed by G.W.(?), watermark (crown over heraldic shield and motto \"Honi soit qui mal y pense\").","A.D. 1 page. Indenture between Richard Simmons and Samuel Wade Magruder. 2 tracts of land called Wickhams and Pottingers discovery in Frederick Cty., Md. sold to Magruder by Simmons for £157.0 ... witnessed by Charles Jones and Andrew Heugh ... reverse side has Simmons receipt to Magruder for the money ... Jones and Heugh's statement that they have examined Mrs. Simmons' dower rights ... received and recorded Apr. 19, 1772 ... received of Magruder on Apr. 13, 1772 £0.8.0 for an Alienation fine on sd. land.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Account for 7 pr. plaid hose, black pettycoat, silk purse, pins, chrystall buttons, copper kettle, hair trunk, snuff box, etc. Autograph document signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. [Ed]ward Moore 13th October 1772,\" two sheets badly torn and burned, watermark (crown over powder horn and LVG).Receipted on Oct. 13, 1772, on second sheet by Edward Moor.","Two copies. D.S. 1 page. Assignment of bond from Samuel Washington to Phil Pendleton to be transferred to Samuel Beale. Witnessed by Samuel Washington. Later assigned to Gabriel Jones, November 1772 and then to John Lewis, February 1773. Bond for 200 pounds.","D. 1 page. Eulogy of William Nelson, given to a \"Miss Bassett\" of Eltham, written in Williamsburg. Addressed to \"Miss Bassett[at]Eltham,\" probably Elizabeth Bassett, eldest daughter of Col. Burwell Bassett of Eltham. Document, laminated, watermark (GR surmounted by a crown).","Account, widow of Augustine Washington (half brother to George Washington). Date on original catalog appears 1773 (Jan.) - 1774 (Nov.). For sundries.","\"A Crown\" issued according to act of Gen. Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in 13th year of reign of George III--signed Jacob Harman, Mord. Lewis, Joseph Allen--No. 15454 printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.L.  2 pages. Bushfield. Also includes copy of letter from James Russell to William Carr, 12 July 1773. Docketed on reverse, \"To William Carr Esqr. Merchant in Dumfries, By favor of Mr. Stadler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment, poor condition. Account for medicines and treatment, including linement, laudanum, cordial mixture, bolus, ingredient for Glysters, etc., amounting to £ 6.18.0. Autograph document signed, laminated, a badly torn and charred scrap of paper, indecipherable watermark, docketed on reverse \"Mrs. Washington,\" and \"£6.18 4 Septr. 1774\". Date on original catalog card appears [c.1774]. Receipted by W. Mortimer.","A.D.S. Account from Sept. 1774-Feb. 1775 for sugar and codfish--£1.3.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of Benjamin Call, laminated, docketed \"Henly and Caul\". Receipted July 17, 1775 by Benjamin Call.","A.D.S 2 pages. An estate inventory of Lawrence Washington (1745-1774) -- a direct descendant of emigrant Col. John Washington and distant cousin of George Washington. The inventory includes 42 slaves (by name), cattle, and furnishings of each room. The inventory is signed by Thomas Jett and recorded by R. Bernard in Westmoreland County on December 31, 1782.","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 18 shillings for one pound of Hyson Tea. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed \"Robt. Broom £.18.0, 18th May 1774\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"-if you come to America you should come into this Province and be very cautious in buying ground; the people in this country they plow the ground that is cleared so many years together that they run it out.\"","D. 1 page. Sum of one pound promised to Burdett Ashton, executor of Anne Washington ... payable on or before this date, one yr ... bind themselves for 2 pounds ...\" Witnessed by John Ashton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges a grain measure--reports that the measure accords with his own and also with one from Baltimore--deduces that the measure then in use in [Westmoreland Co.] is inaccurate. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark incomplete (heraldic device).Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\".","A.L.S. 1 page, folded. Discusses the beginning of the Revolution. Advises James to stay in Scotland \"until the present dispute between the Parliament and America is ended.\" Continues \"-there is great preparation for war in the different provinces of this country; several skirmishes that happened; there was a battle at a place in New England called Concord ...\"","Printed enlistment broadside, signed by 17 recruits.","A.L.S. 1 page. Would have come to see her in Prince William but has been daily expecting Capt. Wood's return--has been out little because of lack of shoes--those she has are too small and cannot get any more.","D.S. List of 21 names of soldiers enlisting in the Continental Army for 1 year. Scituate, Massachusetts.","A.D.S. 1 page. A document in connection with a lawsuit over Augustine Washington's will: Alexander and Elizabeth Spotswood, Burdett and Ann Aston, and Jane Washington vs. John Augustine Washington, William Augustine Washington, and George Washington \"Infants under the Age of Twenty one Years\" [at the time of Augustine's death]. This document stipulates how George Washington's father's estate will be divided amongst the defendents and plaintiffs.","List of militia officers, including their rank, sworn in by the Committee of Westmoreland County, Virginia, including John Augustine Washington, Colonel (brother of George Washington). Document signed by J. Davenport. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mt. Pleast. Camp, South Side of James River, on my way to Norfolk. There has been an engagement between Dunmore and the Lowlanders--can tell details--postscript adds that Mr. James Lewis will act for him at division of estate [of Augustine Washington ?] and receive his part. Autograph letter signed, fragment only, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown over powder horn), directed on reverse, \"Carry this letter to Westmoreland\".","L. 4 pages. Letter, unsigned. Attributed to Rev. Abiel Leonard before the siege of Boston in 1775, has a note to return to William A. Saunders of Cambridge.","\"This BILL of SIX DOLLARS, shall entitle the BEARER hereof to receive GOLD or SILVER, at the rate of FOUR SHILLINGS and SIX-PENCE sterling per DOLLAR. . . .\"Passed by Maryland Provincial Convention. Printed by F. Green.","\"According to the Resolves of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, of the 18th day of November, in the sixteenth Year of the Reign of G.E.O. the Third. Dated at Philadelphia, the 8th Day of December, 1775.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers.","A.D.S. Receipt for slaves, cattle, etc. alotted to Ashton as his wife's [Ann Washington's] portion of estate of her father, Augustine Washington--valuation amounts to £432.3.8. Autograph document signed, in hand of John A. Washington, laminated, docketed \"Rect. B. Ashton £432.3.8, 21 decr. 1775\".Witnessed by Danl. McCarty.","A.D. 1 page. List of names, county, amount of rent, amount in arrears.","D. 1 page. \"Articles of agreement\" between Amos Ogden and Thomas Ogden include \"Robert Ogden, New York\" and \"David Ogden, New Jersey.\"","Revolutionary War Journals of James Humphrey, written partially in code, with separate marching orders and review of procedures - 4 items. A 32 page journal, the first seven pages being in code, recording information such as an encouragement to continue in the service of the state of Massachusetts, a list of men in Captain Gore's company, the rations allowed each man, the pay scale of a battalion, a copy of regimental orders, and a list of names of the men on guard duty. Attributed to James Humphrey who used the same code in anothern journal. Together with an additional 20 pages containing numerous tables such as the diameter of guns and balls, the \"composition for Fuzes of Shells of all Natures,\" how to figure the time of flight of a cannon ball, etc. Separate sheets list marching orders and instructions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mifflin, an aide-de-camp to George Washington, writes: \"General Washington has been dangerously ill -- His Complaint a perineumony. He is much better and said to be out of Danger -- His Situation has occasioned great anxiety in our Minds. The Consequences which would follow the Loss of so great a Man at this time cannot be calculated.\"","D.S. 1 page. 25 men signed or made their X to enroll for 3 months of service in the \"American Army.\" Document signed, partially printed.","A.L.S. 3 pages, docketed with two separate promissory notes. Donald Campbell writes about the war ruining his business and the need for a \"good constitution\" to get the people to believe in Independence.","This one-sixth dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS, passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Currency Note. This one-third dollar note displays a linking ring of states and sunburst design which reads: \"AMERICAN CONGRESS WE ARE ONE.\" On recto is a sundial design: \"FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS.\" \"According to a Resolution of CONGRESS passed at Philadelphia, February 17, 1776.\" Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Seven dollar Continental currency note, printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. Am ordered by G. Washington to make provisions for marching army--have ready 80,000 lb. hard bread at Woodstock--stop sending any more flower, etc. to camp--part of bread must be at Woodstock before the detachment on Wed., \"... the consequence of a failure may be fatal\"--keep it as much to yourself as possible.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Reporting the survey of the Ohio Co. 200,000/acres by Capt. Hancock Lee and Mr. Leet--they have it all in one tract on Licking Creek which falls into the Ohio 150 miles below the Scioto R. about [80] miles above the Kentucky R.--it is clear of Henderson's and the Vandalia Co. claims--\"By all Accounts it is equal to any Land on this Continent, being exceedingly rich and level.\"--charges for survey £650--each member owes £50 each he can't pay it all--men waiting for the money--puts it to him as a \"Man of Honour\" if he intends to benefit from the survey he ought to pay some portion of the charge or sell out his shares. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR), docketed, \"Geo. Mason - dated ye 12 March 1776-receivd 5th Oct. [ ] Col. R. Lee, delivered ye [ ] to R. McKeldon\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Mason\".","One shilling note, emitted by a law of colony of New Jersey passed March 25, 1776, signed by Robt. Smith, Jonathan Deare, and John Smythe. Printed by Isaac Collins, Burlington, New Jersey.","Printed document 1 page. Broadside signed by John Jay [then President of Congress] with instructions to the Commanders of the Private Ships or Vessels of War, instructing then that they will have Commissions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authoring them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt of a list of bonds due George William Fairfax. Collected by Lund Washington and received by Craven Payton. Docketed on reverse by George Washington: \"Craven Payton receipt for Bonds - taken at the sale of Colo Fairfax's Furniture etc., 7th April 1776.\"","Continental currency note for three dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Letter or journal entry written from Montreal, Canada on May 24, 1776 with sketched map of Lake Champlain on the back. Describes movement and condition of troops and arms of the Northern Department, some have smallpox and fever. It is unknown who the creator is but was at one time attributed to David Avery. References Benedict Arnold.","Warrant written to Ebenezer Hancock the Deputy Paymaster General of the USA to Pay to David Townsend, Surgeon of the 6th Regiment, a refund of 23 pounds 7 shillings for smallpox medicines he purchased for the 6th regiment. Signed by Artemas Ward and Joseph Ward.","A.D.S. 1 page. Fragmented document is signed, laminated, docketed \"Rect. No. 101 Wm. Hunter £5.8.9, 21st Augt. 1776\". Receipted by Wm. Hunter. Bill for Irish linen, cotton cards, and thread, amounting to £5.8.9.","Continental currency note for five dollars signed by B. [Benjamin] Levy and Thomas Donnellan. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page, writing on both sides. Amos Ogden of New Jersey agrees to give Thomas Ogden one-fifth of any land which the latter, acting as attorney, can recover from an apparent dispute of a land grant in West Florida.","A.L.S. 1 page. From Princeton, New Jersey. Addressed on the verso. Written in the hand of Major Aaron Burr, Aide-De-Camp to Putnam. In the letter, Putnam defends one of his soldiers being charged with misconduct saying that he is reliable and has taken General Washington's Oath of Fidelity. Putnam also orders scouting parties to be kept as close to the enemy as possible.","2nd Company 1st Regiment Connecticut Militia--Lists categories for Capt. Camps's 42 men, shows which soldiers are sick, absent, discharged, dead, or deserted. Return - Connecticut Militia.","D.S. 1 page. Commission for Benedict Arnold to serve as Major General, signed by John Hancock.","Document, signed, 1 page, folded, writing on two sides. Town meeting voted to establish the hospital according to law. Dr. Daniel Parker and Dr. Nathaniel Cook were the physicians in charge.","A.D.S. Autograph document signed, in hand of Lund Washington, Harper's name signed with X, laminated, docketed. Receipt for 20 shillings for making ten pairs of \"negro shoes\" for General Washington's people.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Memorial presented to Congress relating to widows of foreign officers. Letter to George Washington is enclosed. See letter of 1777 October 6. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark (encircled fleur-de-lis surmounted by crown). [Letter to G.W. is enclosed--see letter of Oct. 6, 1777, Baron Holtzendorf to G.W.].","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary Act during the reign of George III repealed the Boston Port Act of Massachusetts.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act repealing the Sugar Act.","Printed document, 2 pages. Parliamentary act discontinuing the Duties on Cotton-wool, the Growth and Product of the British Colonies or Plantations in America, exported from this Kingdom.","Collection of receipts ranging from 1778-1795. Twenty-five items mostly relating to Betty Washington Lewis for the period of her widowhood. Includes payment for stockings, property taxes, her sons' tuition, linen, a copper kettle, and a statement of \"Debt, interest and payments on two Bonds ... from John Wayman, Edward Snickers and William Brady to Col. Fielding Lewis.\" In Mylar enclosures.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Promises on penalty of £10,000 to give him title to land in King and Queen County soon as possible. Pay purchase money to James Hill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Alexa.\", docketed \"Title Papers - John P. Custis' Lre. directing payment of money for King and Queen Estate to Jams. Hill and engaging a title to J.H. - Mem - Deed is recorded in the Genl. Court.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. A notice of the election of Philip Smith, Joseph Lane, and Fleet Cox to act as Tax Commissioners for Westmoreland County; \"freely and Indifferently\" elected by Freeholders and Housekeepers. Signed by John Augustine Washington (1736-1787; brother of George Washington), Richard Lee, and Thomas Chilton.","Autograph letter, signed. Letter written from Bushrod Washington, to his mother, Hannah Bushrod Washington, about his time in Fredericksburg.","This broadside was used as an advertisement to help fund engravings of Robert Edge Pine's painting that celebrated the American cause. It is filled out by Pine in manuscript on behalf of George William Fairfax who bought and sponsored five prints. Paid by George William Fairfax and signed by Robert Edge Pine","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington writes his mother (Hannah Bushrod Washington) while a student at William and Mary College at age 16. He writes about world affairs and his activities at William and Mary. Autograph letter signed, address panel on verso.","D.S. 1 page. Partially printed document. Loyalty oath, signed at Valley Forge by Moses Greenleaf, captain of a Foot Company. \"I Moses Greenleaf Capt. In ... do acknowledge the United States of America to be Free ... \".","Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a  moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter by Washington's aide-de-camp requesting Clement Biddle's horse for Martha Washington, who wants to \"ride a short distance that day.\"","Continental currency note, eight dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, sixty dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","Continental currency note, seven dollars. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","D.S. 1 page. A Return of the 10th Company of the 3rd Regiment of Militia in the County of Worcester. Company strength report. Marginal note to the section that separates soldiers by race is \"Quakers 3.\" Document signed, partially printed.","Bill for 3 pieces of handkerchief, 15 yds. in each for £45.0.0.","Continental currency note, thirty-five dollars. This note was supposedly found in Washington's desk after his death and had been in General Nicholas Fitzhugh's family until its donation. Printed by Hall and Sellers, Philadelphia.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I have the Deed from the General [George Washington] for the Land you bought of the [\"Romankoke,\" a plantation in King and Queen County, Va.] ... It was executed at Camp [Valley Forge] ... I neglected to get a Deed from Me to you, as I was not able to have the Deed from The Genl. to Me recorded.\" GW had originally purchased the property for his step-son, who then wished to sell it to Henry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Rodney releases Joseph Purden of mortgage. Total £97.5.2.","D. 3 pages. Enlistment form. Descriptive list of 100 recruits from Massachusetts Bay enrolled in Continental Army for nine months. It lists hometown, country, age, stature, complexion, and time of arrival. Two men stand out: Charles Ralf, an Indian and Cato Brewer, a \"Negro\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an \"Dear Sir,\" discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry to hear of Col. [John A.?] Washington's illness--Bushrod [Smith?] has been ill, also Fanny [Smith?]--Betsy is weak. Autograph letter signed, mounted.(Philip Smith's wife, Elizabeth, or Betsy, seems to have been Mrs. John A. Washington's sister).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Tells of his safe arrival at Wakefield and comments on the health of the family. Asks for his grandmother's shoes which he has forgotten and other personal matters. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover docketed by Col. John A. Washington of Bushfield by Jerry.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act - \"An act to allow the Exportation of Provisions, goods, wares, and merchandise, from Great Britain, to certain towns, Ports or Places in North America ...\" which are or may be under the Protection of \"His Majesty's Arms.\" Printed by Charlee Eyre and William Strahan, London.","D. 1 page.  An invitation to Canadians to join France in aiding the United States against the British--appeals to their common French blood, recent ties with France asks them to set up their own government and join the confederacy of 13 states. Printed document, laminated, watermark (fleur de lis), printed in French, endorsed in later hand \"Sent by LaFayette to Washington Presented to the Assoc. by Mr. Herbert.\"","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding trade in the East Indies.","Printed document, 4 pages. Parliamentary act regarding the sugar trade in America and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, London.","A.L.S. 2 pages. An explanation of the division of a quantity of corn between Mr. Kercheval and Mr. Snickers, and other farm business. Also advice to his son about a purchase of land from Mr. Butler.","A.D. 1 page. Extract of law passed in New Jersey relating to certification of cattle and sheep.\" That no Certificates for Cattle, Swine, Sheep, or other Provisions, seized by the Army shall be paid by the Contractors, unless the same shall be Certifyed under the hand of his Excellency the Commander in Chief of the Army, or of some other person by his Order.\" Autograph document, laminated, docketed on reverse, \"Morris Town 23d Decr 1780 from Joseph Lewis Contractor Morris County - ansd 29h.\"","Continental currency note, North Carolina, twenty-five dollars. Printed by J. Davis.","Re: John French's bond due Tayloe and Washington. \"On the 19th of May One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Mr. John French offered to pay off his bond Due Tayloe and Washington, which I refused the money being of so little value. - Lund Washington.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Voucher for pay. Issued to Lebbeus \"Libeus\" Qui, a freed slave who fought in the Revolution from Connecticut. There is some reference saying that he was not freed until 1777 by Daniel Brewster.","A.L.S. 1 page. Written in cipher and partially decoded by Jay.","Continental currency note, three dollars. Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. Guaranteed by the United States; fully signed face and back.","Continental currency note, Virginia, sixty dollars. Printed on thin rice paper.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Price's management of his [farms], including agreement on terms and duties--payment of Bob Alexander. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"No. 1, Relates to the Agt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. P. Custis.\"","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, Connecticut. Recruitment into the Continental Army. \"An Act for filling up and compleating this State's Uuota of the Continental Army.\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Thomas Griggs, tenant on George Washington's lands in Berkely--he wants new lease--J.A.W. recommends him as collector for G.W.'s rents in the area--Col. David Kennedy, Pa. farmer, has taken over one of General's leases--\" ... a person who employed Lands in farming agreeable to the pensilvany method I should think would be the most agreeable tenants\"--in Berkeley for Mrs. [Hannah Bushrod] Washington's health--lame horses prevent visit to sister [Betty Lewis] in Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","Continental currency note, Virginia, three hundred dollars.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside, \"Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the posts of Horseneck, and other parts of this State, there be immediately raised five hundred and seventy-five able-bodied effective men...\" George Wyllys, Secretary.","D.S. 1 page. List of Slaves Returned by the British Army. The list of slaves shows those who left with the British Ship the HMS Savage after it stopped about Mount Vernon. The slaves are individually described. They were taken from George Washington by Captain Richard Graves in 1781. On reverse: \"A list of General Washington negroes that went to the British, 1781.\" Signed by Lund Washington.","D. 2 pages. Accounts of various goods of an ordinary nature.","A French Intelligence map of New York Harbor with soundings of the East River, Hell Gate and the western end of Long Island Sound. Additionally the map denotes anchorages, dangerous rocks, shore fortifications as well as several named landmarks including \"Red hook Fort\", \"New York [City]\", \"gouverneur island\", \"frogs pte\", \"White Stone\", \"Sandy pte\", \"West chester\", as well as \"Riviere du nord\", \"New Jersy\", and \"partie du ouest Dela Longue isle\". Over that section of Long Island is a lengthy commentary including a detailed description of the hazards navigating \"hell gette\".","The letter is a request to \"his most Christian Majesty\" for help to secure the Chesapeake from British naval raids that had rendered it impossible to export the \"Tobacco, flour and other produce of this State and Virginia\". The senders may possibly be Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, George Plater, President of the Senate and William Bruff, Speaker of the House. The recipient is not identified other than as the Minister of France. 4 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: Payment of debt to John Augustine.","A translation of a letter, likely written by Ledyard, William(?). Ledyard writes to Destouches supplying intelligence on disposition of the British fleet at Gardiner's Bay including a small map showing the various ships in line relative to the shoreline. The report notes the presence of eight vessels ranging in strength from 50-74 guns. 2 pages.","Autograph letter, signed by Ledyard dated March 1, 1781. Ledyard writes an eyewitness report on the disposition of \"the British Fleet in Gardiners Bay,\" observing that \"there has been more or less of the small ships moving out and in almost every day, have this moment taken a full View of the Fleet in the Bay with a good glass the weather being very clear find there is the same Number of Ships of the Line as there was when I wrote last some of which appear to have altered their Station in the Line.\" He also notes the appearance of something that looked like a floating battery but no shore batteries.","Continental currency note, Pennsylvania, three pence. Printed by John Dunlap.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certificate for impressing 2 of Fielding Lewis's horses for Lafayette--witnessed by Capt. Richd. Young, A.D.Q.M. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated. Their value sworn to (100 £) by Will McWilliams and Henry Armistead.","Continental note, Virginia, five hundred dollars. Printed by John Dunlap.","Barras writes a letter to Destouches authorizing him to take \"Le Neptune, L'Eveille and Le Romulus\" to cover the arrival of a convoy from Boston that was escorting two frigates to Newport: \"For this purpose he will cross between Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, being sure as much as possible to preserve the facility of entering Rhode Island if the enemy were to present themselves in superior force\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: siege of Yorktown and supplies of cannons, balls, etc.","Estate of Samuel Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. \"The Sale of the Estate of Colo. Samuel Washington Decd. is on the following terms ... 1. the Highest bidder to be the purchaser ... 3. all under 30 [lbs.] is ready Cash ... 5. ten percent discount will be allowed for ready Cash.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1781]. Signed by Samuel's brothers, John Augustine and Charles and James Nourse.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Humorous chatty letter--she has little time to write--\"... he says he has often heard I was married and for fear you should have the same intelligence and put some faith in it, be assured no such thought has ever enter'd my Head as yet nor do I believe ever will ... \"--compliments to Genl. [Greene]. Autograph letter signed, incorrectly docketed \"Mrs. Custis March 23, 1780\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis\". Date on original catalog card appears [1782]? March 23.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"... your worthy Unkles politeness and attention to your Education fills our breasts with the warmest sentiments of Gratitude, you were happy indeed to meet with him, as it has not only been the means of lessing your immediate expences to me ... but as it also produced to you the advantage of good advise from so able a Friend, and an introduction that will command you the attention of the best Company ...\"--don't spend time executing commissions for Virginia friends--goes to Berkeley--send account of his expenses every 2 months. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears as [1782] [April 1]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington\". (This letter is on the same paper with letter from Hannah Bushrod Washington to Bushrod Washington, dated the same).","A.D.S. 1 page. Inventory of Daniel Matthew's estate that includes household and personal items, farm animals, and tools. This document is signed by Thomas Washington, John Weaver, and Joseph Moxley.","Autograph letter signed. Blindstamped \"Archives de Chastellux.\" Rochambeau writes about Washington's plans for the 1782 campaign and news from Europe.","D.S. 2 pages. Bond. \"We James Crane, John Crane and Ephraim Washington do promise to pay to John Augt. Washington, Charles Washington or James Nourse as executors to the estate of Sam[uel] Washington dec[eased] ... the sum of one Hundred and Eighteen Pounds Six Shillings ...\" on or before April 3, 1783. On verso, John A. Washington endorses the bond.","A.L.S. Capt. Walley requested 3 Hogsheads of good rum to be used by officers on board the Barges. Additionally want 3 Hogsheads more of Brandy or the money to purchase it locally to get a cheaper price and better quality brandy.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. French won't exchange her land tract for tract--\"Mrs. Dulany and myself will give the Reversion of the Dogue Creek Land for Dow and Co Land Tract for Tract.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover marked \"By Abraham\", laminated, docketed in later hand \"From Benj. Dulany about land for G.W.\" in pencil, watermark (MW). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Dulany\". (See letter of same date, Lund W. to G.W.)","A.D.S. 1 page. Bond for 500f. posted by John Washington on his appointment as Sheriff of Westmoreland County. William Washington is a cosigner on the bond. This John Washington is probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Account book owned by George Lewis, Washington's nephew. Mostly an account of items purchased. Small quarto, 39 folio pages.","A.D. 1 page. \"Pay Table Office Jan'y 8th 1783,\" with balances due to each person and sum totals.","A.L.S. 1 page. Family news, fears he has little hope for once Papa \"determines he never changes,\" Sally will write and tell all, her family is well, monthly balls at Alexandria and some private ones, expects to remain single.","A.L.S. 1 page. Humphreys, aide-de-camp to Washington, describes Washington's reaction to a remonstrance of the state of Vermont.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Retained copy. \"Judge Bushrod Washington to whose Mother this letter is addressed very largely won the esteem of my Aunt. I remember him well, as when holding court in Phila. he always dined on Sundays with her. I was always taken there to dine on Sunday too as a child. Thus I remember my father delighted to teaze my aunt by saying Wright's picture of Genl. Washington was badly painted, when she invariably appealed to Judge Washington who always sustained her in asserting it was an admirable likeness.\" Although she has never met [Mrs. H. Washington,] she writes telling her of the esteem in which she holds her son Bushrod--gives character of Bushrod, uncorrupted despite luxurious atmosphere of Phila.--Bushrod very naive about reading character.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Continental officer Prentice Bowden writes from Clarkstown, NY saying he will be prevented from attending a meeting called but assents to the wishes of his fellow soldiers and accepts \"the Commutation agreeable to the resolve of Congress.-\"","A.N.S. 1 page. A statement concerning building a bridge \"over the water course where Robinsons Mill formerly Turners was situated ... the said Bridge was set up to the lowest bidder price 900 lbs Crop Tobacco.\" Signed by John Washington, most likely the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786.","Bushrod Washington writes to Hannah Washington, apologizing to his mother for not writing and thanking her for her letters. He writes about the summer heat and in an attempt to escape to country breezes befriends a family outside of the city. He inquires whether his mother has received a letter from Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] and expresses his continued and growing affection for her and Mr. Powel. He mentions that Mrs. Powel can be quite frank with him especially his choice in 'cloaths' and replaced his newly acquired watch string with a more elaborate style. He will send his portrait [by Henry Benbridge] to her when it is safe to do so by water conveyance. He is quite proud of the painting and claims, \"it is said by all who see it, to be amongst the finest pieces of painting in Philadelphia.\" It cost him £18.10. Autograph letter signed 4 pages.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Indebted to her for her faithful correspondence ... hopes to shorten stay in Phila., by devoting all his time to law. ... reflects on his first 21 yrs ... is sending his portrait, painted by Henry Benbridge. Expresses his opinion of the picture. Concern about his sister Milly's cusses education of women in general and especially his sister's. Desires her to learn music and French if any tutors can still be found in Va. If not, will tutor her himself when he returns. Believes a woman should learn more than just domestic duties. Will write sister (Jane) an account of Mrs. (?) a very good friend who is the victim of persecuting misfortune, \"the most Unhappy woman in the world\".","A.L.S. Bushfield. Letter regarding a land sale. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Washington\". Date on original catalog card appears as [1783][Sept.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Earlier letter miscarried--her anxiety over him--pleased at improved health, but fears he is too optimistic--Dr. Stuart thinks he should winter in West Indies--\" ... if you do not get well by being on Rhodeisland I hope South Carolina wou'd do as well as the West indies and I cannot bear the idea of your being exposed to the Sea this time of the year\"--came to welcome aunt and the General home, but they haven't come yet--spends time with Mrs. L[und] W.--Mrs. Custis with sister in Md. who suffers from unfortunate love affair--[Fanny] and Dr. [D.] Stuart to accompany Mrs. Custis down country--Mrs. Custis to marry Dr. Stuart--wants to see him--\"I only pray that it may be the will of Heaven that we shou'd. be happy together.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by George A. W-n incorrectly \"1st Sept. 1784\"","D. 1 page. Document, in hand of J[ohn] Herndon, fragment, laminated, docketed, charred by fire. Receipted by J. Herndon. Bill of 2 blankets, amounting to 16 shillings,  to \"Mrs. Washington.\" Unknown if Martha or Mary Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Bargain stated for sale of Thomas Washington's black horses, amounting in all to £150.","A.D.S. 1 page. A bill of sale whereby Edward Hughes of Kirkston Parish sells a male slave (named Sam) to his daughter Elizabeth Rudolph. The document is signed by John Washington (probably the great-grandson of Lawrence Washington the immigrant; b.1729-1786), Constant Washington (probably his wife), and Louisa F. Washington (possibly his daugter). Recorded in Westmoreland County on August 31, 1784 by R. Bernard.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt signed by John Cook for 100 dollars for a white horse sold to Major Washington.","A.N.S. 1 page. Lund offers to pay Col. John Fitzgerald for the Waggon [sic] and four horses he just received. Autograph note signed, [fragment]. Col. Fitzgerald was a prominent Alexandrian.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Received letter day after G.W. left Phila.--praise of G.W.--\"Few in his situation after having so successfully played a Game for their Country but would have played an after Game for themselves--her little god daughter (Mrs. F's child)--mourns her own lost children--invitation to visit Phila.--compliments of season \u0026 New Year.","D.S. 3 pages. Conveys \"All that plantation now in possession of the said Penelope French called the Dogue Run plantation in Fairfax County, and adjoining the land of the Immortal George Washington and a number of slaves thereon\" for an annual rent of \"One hundred and thirty six pounds Gold and Silver, Dollars at six Shillings and half Joes at forty eight shillings ...\" Document signed, laminated, docketed \"A Lease from Penelope French and Benjamin Dulany to John Robertson January 1st 1784,\" 3 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Penelope French, Benj. Dulany and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier. Some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses disruption of business because of inclement weather; sale of Bushrod's hogsheads; disposition of his books.","A.N. 1 page. A bill from William A. Washington (1757-1810; George Washington's nephew) to the estate of Richard Muse for the hiring of \"negro Ceasar\" by Muse's overseer William Smith.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Will procure glasses for her, but regrets she needs them--post is surest way to send letters--many guests, but has been out little--\"Extensive connections and supposed large Fortunes, have their consequent Appendages tho not always of the most agreeable sort.\"--her goddaughter (Mrs. F.'s child). Autograph letter signed, docketed in another hand. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz Powel.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Has posted advertisements on General's lands that George Washington intends to assert his claims there. Settlers there alarmed.","Hermitage. Letter discussing sales of various goods, and slaves.","D.S. 1 page. In writing of and docketed by William Augustine Washington. Received by the hands of James Nivison £ 6 in payment for self and William Butler.","Receipt. D.S. 1 page. Document signed, fragment, docketed on back, \"Majr Burdett Ashton's Rect for his Wifes and his proportion of my Brother George Washington's Legacies,\" incomplete watermark. For \"every Claim wch I have against the Estate of Augustine Washington decd as well on the Acct of the Legacy left my Wife an also my proportion of Legacy by the Death of Mr. George Washington decd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushfield. Re: Shipment of Bushrod's chest and other goods from Philadelphia.","Autograph letter signed in French. Paris. Chastellux writes of the departure of the Marquis de Lafayette to America. He imagines the scene if he, instead of Lafayette, might return to America and visit with Washington. He reminisces about the weeks spent at Albany and Saratoga during the Revolution and follows with a postscript regarding Madam Carter now Madam Church.","A.N.S. 1 page. I.O.U. from Washington to Booth, of Maryland, for \"Forty Guineys.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks Col. Fitzgerald to convey to her sons at Mount Vernon, with as much expediency as possible, the enclosed information. Re: Bushrod Washington's personal affects.","D. 1 page, in hand of Gart. Tho[mpson], fragment, badly charred and mutilated, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark (indistinguishable). Bill from John Kea[ ] to Mary Washington for [£2.5.0].","D.S. Receipt for £5.0.0. pd. in full by W. A. Washington--signed with C. Highlander's mark and witnessed by Jenny [Mrs. Jane ?] Washington. Docketed \"Charles Highlander's Rec. £ 5.0.0.,\" laminated.","D.S. 2 pages. Agreement for Whiting to make repairs on his dwelling house, pay taxes, not allow servants and other stipulations on a certain tract (unclear as to location). Crane is making the agreement on behalf of George Augustine Washington. Whiting lived at Snow Hill on Bull Run in Prince William County.","A.L. 1 page. Letter in a humorous vein, chiding him for not writing--sends a book which she once recommended for his perusal--sends him fur gloves because \"the Severity of the last Winter may have operated so violently on his Herculean Hands, as to have numbed his fingers,\" thus preventing writing. Autograph letter, docketed in Mrs. P.'s hand, watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn), written in 3rd person. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Account of Col. John Augustine Washington with the London agent Messer's deDrusina, Ridder, and Clerk. The account ledger includes items such as tools, shoes, clothing, dishes, cutlery, sewing . 1 sheet, 4 pages of implements, nails, snuff boxes, sugar, fabric, spectacles, and Hyson tea. Autograph document signed, 4 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Can write oftener now--post leaves regularly--everyone sick--Miss Butler Thornton died of sore throat--Fanny's health improved by nursing George--sending Betsy to Fredericksburg for education--[Fanny is his wife and G.A.W.'s sister]--house not finished--has partnership in store at Germana--hopes to complete mills by winter next year--advises G.A.W. to build store or warehouses on his land--\" ... anythg. is preferable to an Estate in Land and negroes, which are not only unprofitable, but vexatious and troublesome\"--should sell land for certificates--Col. [Wm.] Washington wrote that G.A.W. was well.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G. A. W.Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. integral cover, New York, watermark. Docketed \"Excellency Richard Henry Lee President of the Honorable Continental Congress.\"  Re apprehension and publication of private letters abroad concerning public credit, and shows the necessity of \"immediate vigourous measures for supplying the Treasury of the United States...\" Note at bottom indicates 13 copies made and sent.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Fox Neck. Letter by Maj. Jones--read in paper account of arrival in Charleston and health is restored--he should go to Sweet Springs in June - Oct.--\"A Virginia Estate is attended with such care, anxiety, and trouble, that it will in some measure prevent our Ease and Happiness ...\"--has rented out \"Traveller's Rest\" with stock, etc. to Mr. Young, an English farmer--lays off farm in equal lots of 40 A. with ditches and fencing--\"From this I shall get somethg. certin, and my Posterity will have a pretty Farm in such perfection as will require but few slaves to manage it.\"--intends same for all his property--Sam.[G.A.W.'s brother] bought wagon and will visit soon--will go to Sweet Springs to improve wife's health--G.A.W.'s lots in good condition--has received no rents for him--Callender should collect them--the Magnolia are produced from the Seed which are contained in Cones ...\"--will go to Botonast nearby to get information and some seeds. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd 1st Apl. 85\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fredericksburg. Concern for G.A.W.'s health--should he need any cash, call on his friend Mr. Wm. Crafts--\"your core and filtering stone came same to hand and is in my store.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., \"Recd. 1st Apl. 85\", watermark (FA). Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Capt.] E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Spotsylvania City. His letter not received--death of his baby [George] of the humour in his head--\" ... the old Lady (Mrs. Washington [Mary]) not long ago had a violent fall from her steps wch had nearly broke her arm. It is now getting so yd. she has some little use of it.\"--Col. Jno. Thronton will let G.A.W. have horse on good terms--rents--Capt. Callender expects him to draw upon him and his friends--goes to Sweet Springs if he can raise money--hopes to complete his race, dam and saw mill--all in Berkeley are well--will go there with Col. [Chas.] Washington--elections at Stafford--Garrett and Brent elected--Maj. Dick dead and John Lewis near death at Dr. [David] Stuart's--Miss Spriggs married Jno. Mercer and Brent to Miss Ambler. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Ball\".","A.L.S. 3 pages. Charleston. Earliest ship for Va. is next Thursday for Fredericksburg--ship for Phila. or N.Y. will arrive shortly--will engage staterooms on this for G.A.W.--Phila. newspapers just arriving on ship. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (GR surmounted by crown and powder horn).","A.L.S. 1 page. Acknowledges letter telling of his son's death--[Capt. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge]--what to do with land intended for his son--bring grandson to Hanover--does she have coat buttons of Scotch thistle which his son had?--he promised to wear them for friend's sake--weak from spell of gout.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (Armed woman and rampant lion with motto Pro Patria GSB). Name on original manuscript appears as \"N. W. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Charleston. Ship bearing Major Jones leaves for Va. Thursday, barring possibility of freight for other parts of continent--tell Major Jones nothing has been heard of his friend [Gile ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Received letter covering several others to forward--will visit [Mt. Vernon] shortly--tell Mr. Lewis he will see him tomorrow or next day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover (in different hand), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Callender.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. On board the sloop Unity. Unable to pay house rent which is due--encloses £6 and promises rest soon to be paid to Capt. Callender--is doing some ship's carpentry work at present. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rich. Kenney.\"","D.S. 1 page. Torn. Sale by the Lees, husband and wife, to Washington and Smith of Burnt House, Old Quarter and Forest plantations, approx. 2600 acres in all. Burnt House tract located just south of Bushfield, home of JAW. A trustee signs for JAW. Witnessed by Hannah, Mildred, and Bushrod Washington, among others.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. His flour hasn't come yet--will be taken care of when it does--will inform gentlemen desirous of purchasing corn that he has some--lists prices current on flour, etc.--tobacco shipped by Mr. Stoddard. Autograph letter signed, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Herbert.\" Poor condition, badly torn.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning correspondence with George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Charles City, Virginia. Edloe has bond of Bernarde Moor's, signed as security by Lawrence Washington--requests payment from Lawrence Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Left word on leaving town that debt to G.A.W. was to be paid, but business interfered--Bundle at Mrs. Maury's--bundle of boots will come by next stage--is he married?--brother and sister going to springs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Mr. [Long?] left $55. with Mr. Watson for him--forwards bundle by stage--his brother is at Hobbs Hole [Tappahannock]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., laminated, watermark, directed \"by care of Josiah Watson Esq. with a Bundle.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Armistead.\"","D.S. 1 page. Benjamin Franklin's account with artist Jean Antoine Houdon for expenses and work done. Includes an order with Monsieur Jefferson.","Fragment, 1 page, docketed. Promise to pay £3. Signed by Throckmorton; witnessed by Ferdinand Washington, [son of Samuel Washington].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Studley, Hanover City. Ill health and business prevent his coming [to wedding of Geo. A. W. with Fanny Bassett]--will send carriage for them to spend Christmas with them--family at Studley sends regards. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends £25, balance of Mr. Matthew Whiting's rent--unable to pay £35 on his own rent until Nov. [sublet of farm from Whiting].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane.\"","Bill of sale, John Augustine Washington to his son, Bushrod Washington. John Augustine Washington testifies, 'five shillings to me in hand paid by the said Bushrod Washington before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Have Given, Granted, Bargained sold and conveyed...the following Negroe Slaves..\" Includes list of slaves by name. Signed by \"John Augt. Washington\" and witnessed by Jenny [Jane] Washington, Theodorick Lee and Corbin Washington. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Could not procure the silk for Mrs. [Fanny] Washington--hasn't the cash due G.A.W.--first cash he can get he will send--congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docket by G.A.W., marked \"care of Mr. Josiah Watson.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Congratulations on his marriage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., broken red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Le Mayeur\". [Dr. Le Mayeur was a French dentist; Gen. Washington was one of his patients].","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends £5 due on rent, but cannot pay more until later--congratulations on marriage--and improvement of health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W. [At bottom of page is a list of money sent].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Williamsburg. His neglect in writing--\"I will take the liberty of enquiring into your feats of sportsmanship for I expect if you have ever been able to rise soon enough to execute your threats the poor ducks have been slain by thousands.\" --tell G.W. honey locust seed can be got at Eltham this year. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Berkeley City. Sends £35 in consignment of rent due by M. Whiting, tho he can hardly spare it--give Mr. McCray of Alexandria, the bearer, a receipt--\"for the aforesaid rent due from Mr. Matthew Whiting for the year 1785.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., marked \"Hand by Mr. M Cray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ja. Crane\". [Lists kinds of money sent in payment].","A.L.S. 1 page. Happy Retreat, near Charles Town. Congratulations on marriage--family is well--Mr. Crowe's money to be paid--saw G.A.W.'s property advertised in paper in Genl.'s name in Fredericksburg--Mr. John Briscoe desires to buy Whiting's place--write by Mr. McCray who comes to spend winter with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"Hon'd by Mr. McCray.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Cha. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. An order for household articles--2 large Dutch blankets, not torn in two--clamps, bed cord, brads, large common plate buttons, one pair large leather shoes or pumps, one pair large callimanco, cupboard locks, one hank of silk \"near the pattern sent\", \"one hank of deep green\", long bent horn comb. [Enclosed is a scrap of silk mounted on paper]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Regarding the management of the Principio Company property belonging to William A. Washington, who inherited the property from his father Augustine (George Washington's half-brother). Russell is manager and iron-master of the Principio Company. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Inquires price of land and lots in [Fredericksburg] advertised in paper--intends buying if price is right--will give good bonds--answer by next stage. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., directed \"To the care Mr. Wm. Hunter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. B. Chew.\"","Account - D.S. 1 page. Account from Oct. 1786-May 1789 amounting to £11.0.4 for iron work, shoeing wheels, ox chains, repairing old stock bands, etc. Credit given of £7.18.0 for 39 1/2 baskets of wheat. Document signed, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Acct. Mr. J. Hill for Mrs. Washington\".Account sworn to on Aug. 13, 1790 by Chas. C[aller ?] and receipted by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 10 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Messieurs Henderson, Ferguson, and Gibson.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Blenheim. Has heard of attachment on Md. estate of his father [Augustine W.] in consequence of a claim against Nivison--requests Mr. Cracroft to hire lawyer to fight it--bearer has briefs of case. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed \"Mr. Washington's papers delivered by Mr. Craycroft,\" marked \"fav. by Mr. Spencer Carter,\" watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. George A. Washington agrees to rent to John Lewis \"the Lotts inclosed within the [ ] on which H. Armistead now resides for the sum of Seventy five Pounds ...\" Lewis also agrees to certain repairs to a dwelling house, stable and kitchen. Witnessed by a Mr. Ball. Signed and docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Gundin Chapin and Co. to George Augustine Washington. 1/2 doz. screws [1] pr Brass hinges, 500 no. 5 springs. Autograph document signed, in hand of Aquila Brown, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1786] July 17. Receipted by Aquila Brown for Gundin Chapin and Co.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Safe arrival at G. W.'s--be sure the General gets good Sanfine seed which he is ordering--get a \"Clever Lille Desant plow which must go with out a weeal for the land is not Level and to be shoor to make him Light and Desant and be Shoor to make him turn the works well ...\"--describes plows in use at Mt. V.--doesn't want wife to come yet, for he may not stay past his year--land poor, plows poor, farm instruments poor--wages and terms of General's are good--dislikes negroes--\"tese Black Peope I am Rather in Danger of being posind among them ...\"--wife can decide about coming--look after his children--General sold good sheep for 40/ \"a pes of thar money.\"--.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarks. [Bloxham was an English farmer who came to serve as farmer and manager of some activities at Mount Vernon. Peacey was his sponsor].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Congratulations on birth of another [daughter]--reflections on the role of women in educating children, and the education they need--wishes to have spent more time on improving mind than person--\"I have not a doubt that the General's visit to Chatham was productive of as much Pleasure to him as to you. I am sorry that you have Reason to think his native Climate does not so well agree with him as ours. In all probability his Destination will be Virginia. and sure I am that his Inclination and Attachments are decidedly for that State. When you see him present my Comps. he is one of my best Friends and Favorites.\"--family matters--too much rain for grain. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed in Mrs. Powel's hand, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","D.S. 1 page. The bond is for 67 pounds sterling.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relating to a suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks. Sent a copy of Augustine Washington's will for the use of Stone as a legal representative in a Maryland suit.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod W. delivers letter and documents relatinig to suit being brought against the estate of Augustine W.--his illness prevents attendance--gives some details of the defence--Bushrod will give security for him. Autograph letter signed, cover, laminated, docketed \"Forrest Stoddert vs. Washington,\" watermarks.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send crimson or blue silk to face flannel waistcoat for the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Malbro. Would quarrel with Mr. W[ashington] for not allowing her to visit them--will bring missil or send it by first opportunity--best love to all at Mt. Vernon--a kiss to her godddaughter--Sally [Sarah Offitt Craufurd] can almost walk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, incomplete, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.D. 28 pages. Rutherford's survey for land owned by George Augustine Washington near Charles Town in Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia). Survey of this tract after it was split and bequested to G.A.W.'s sons, George Fayette and Charles Augustine. The sons, in turn, rented their properties to Peter Cockrell and Garland Moore, respectively. Includes list of 10 slaves Cockrell rented along with land and accounts of expenses and produce of the Berkeley Farm.","A.D.S. 1 page. Thompson agrees to \"furnish Major George [A.] Washington with Thirty Barrills of Indian Corn to be delivered at his place in the Month of March next, ...\" or to freight it to General Washington's mill if that is G.A.W.'s wish. If he fails in this obligation, 40 pounds Virginia currency is due.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends packet which Gen. Washington sent to him--quotes from G.W.'s letter telling of desire of his farmer [Bloxham] to bring wife and children over to America--ship sails from London to place near G.W's seat in Feb.--if passage is desired for her must be paid in advance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, post mark \"A1, 17\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. London. Thanks for present of a hare--has booked passage for Mrs. Bloxham and 2 children--\" ... the Vessell goes very near Gen. Washingtons Landing so that Mrs. Bloxham has not far to travel\"--costs of passage--bring bedding for ship's cabin--\"Goods and cloaths in Virginia as they mostly come from hence are very dear, therefore it woud be necessary for her to Lay in a good Stock of them ...\"--seeds will go by same boat--these will be sent to warehouse or counting house first--if Mrs. Bloxham changes her mind let him know. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Welch.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Dr. Craik brings a shoe--send a pair or two at Lowry's of purple morroco of same size--also a pr. or 2 of red--Mrs. Washington will send back ones not suiting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark (HB).","A.D.S. 2 pages. Survey and plat of 1121-acre tract owned by George Augustine Washington near Charleston in the county of Berkeley.\" About 250 acres of the ... tract is cleared ...\"","D.S. 2 pages. Renewal of an agreement made December 25, 1784 (see MVLA Collection). This agreement is to expire on December 25, 1787 \"at which time the said Land and premises is to be ... peaceably and quietly given up to said Washington as required.\" Rent is 40 pounds Virginia currency. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Have shirts, neck handkerchiefs \u0026 ruffles made from linen an cambrick left at Snow's store--to have been made at Mt. V. but G.W. having new \"recruit\" made for himself, so \"I therefore told Mrs. Washington that I could not get any linnen which I liked-that was a lie Snow, but yet it did not hurt me to tell it so much as it would to have delayed anything which was doing for the Genl.\"--Peter to pick up Lear's shoes--\"Has [Hooff ?] paid or protested by bill upon him?\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Received Mr. Hanson's draft and the bill for making shirts--advancing board to Mr. Hanson before due for [Geo. S. and Lawrence A. Washington]--got down before rains came--send down Mr. Hunter's receipt--\"Washington sends his love to you and says you are not a man of your word, for you promised to come down here on Sunday and did not.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks for 4 shirts and 2 neck cloths--send rest and the bill, will pay when next in town--apologizes for lack of New England gallantry at letting Miss Craik go home by herself--will accompany Mrs. W. and Mrs. Stuart to Belle Voir--Phila. packet just \"passing by the door\"--when can they get things from her?--is now writing this while in hands of his [\"freisear\"]--5 more wash basins are needed. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Division of slaves from the estate of John Augustine Washington amongst Bushrod Washington, Corbin Washington, and Hannah Washington. \"West\" Ford, \"Billey\", \"Betty\", and \"Venus\" are listed under slaves to Hannah Washington. 1 sheet, 2 pages of text.","At court held for Westmoreland County the 31st day of July 1787, the Will and Codicil made 1785 November 19 by John Augustine Washington and under the oath of executors Bushrod Washington and Corbin Washington along with William Augustine Washington was entered into and acknowledged bond with conditions as the law direct. Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate. Signed by James Bland, C.W.C and William Butler, D.C. and noted as 'A true Copy.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Letter and articles came to hand--he used good judgment on the cape--send black cape for G.A.W. and one for self; also plain metal buttons for white broad cloth vest and breeches--Mrs. W. obliged for cards--\"Mrs. St[uart] was disappointed by not seeing certain personages on Sunday.\"--send hair ribbon--any late arrivals in Alexa.?  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","Account. A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £6.10.9 includes woodwork for 1 pr. cart wheels, 2 boxes for them, tire and nails, altering and putting on 8 stock bands. Credit is given for wheat and old iron. Autograph document signed, in hand of Abner Vernon, fragment, badly charred, laminated, incomplete watermark. Account certified correct by Abner Vernon.","D.S. 1 page. Signed by J[?] Berry to the fact that John Milton, deputy sheriff served notice to William Kerchival and John Williams that judgement would be brought in October for payment of bond to George Washington. Milton served notice on Aug. 21, 1787. Addressed to Francis Whiting on the other side.","Bill. 12 dancing lessons for Miss Fanny Smith and 6 visits to reach Miss H[annah] Washington...her school is located at Chantilly ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Fears frost, \u0026 will be unable to see them until 10th or 12th of month--please pay Mr. Anthony Buckner sum of £3, and place to acct. of D. S. Autograph letter signed, fragment with integral cover, laminated, docketed, directed \"By Mr. A. Buckner.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by the bearer 3 bushels of salt, allum, and the plank, if it is ready--if not ready, let him know when it will be. Autograph letter signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, part of a watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Let bearer, John Monday, have bottle of snuff, bed cord, molasses, pint tumbler and [ ] and charge to his own account. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, fragment, laminated, watermark, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. H. Hooe.","A.D.S. 1 page. Brent-Town. To the assistant for Huie, Reid, and Company. Send by bearer 1/2 yd. cloth--are goods arrived and open yet? Let Mr. Peirce have credit in store, and will guarantee payment for him. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Hooe.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer, Jno. McKay salt and small pot and charge it. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, on reverse of part of legal document.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please let Benj. Mattison have 4000 single [tens?] and 200 double [tens?]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Pay bearer £0.9.2. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Charles Adams 11 Oct 87,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Send by John 3 yds. fine \"plad\", one gallon good spirits, molasses, morocco slippers, callimineo pumps, candles, and 2 wash basons. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Neabsco. Must leave for Bul[l] Run in morning--requests he let bearer have £6 to pay workmen--will write memorandum of all winter clothing needed. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark [separate cover addressed to Mr. Reid probably goes with this letter].","Fragment of cover, probably goes with letter of October 17, 1787, John Carter, Jr. Neabsco, to James Reid.","A.L.S. 1 page. To James Read (or Reid?) in Dumfries. Send by Scipio sugar, tea, also for Polly Brent send crape gauze, leather shoes to measure sent, and large chip hat--send 2 hanks pale yellow silk. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send by bearer 1000 ten penny nails, 2 bead cords \u0026 1 quart rum--to be charged. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Credit Mr. Blake, bearer, for what necessaries he wants on her account. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Send ten penny nails, brown lining \"garman Toulles\" stockings, etc. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"John Smith 29 Octr 87.\"","Account with a dressmaker ... entries include making a \"lude string Robe\" robe and petty coat, great coat and altering 3 garments ... total £1.10.0. Receipted Aug. 31, 1790.","D.S. 4 pages. Bonds taken for [slaves?] sold, amounting to £560.19.0--signed by Willm. A. Washington and John Fauntleroy--\"other Accts. on this list not yet bonded--£121.19.1\"--amts not bonded include for Phaeton and harness, Chair, Livestock and lumber. Document signed, endorsed \"An Acc't. of Bonds and debts due for property sold of Colo. Thomas Turner at Smith's Mount and Nanzatico,\" laminated, unidentified watermark.","D.S. 2 pages. Washington agrees to continue leasing a tract of land in Berkeley County \"adjoining the Town of Charles Town for and during the Term of one Year ...\" i.e. Dec. 25, 1787 to Dec. 25, 1788. Whiting shall pay required land tax and \"Forty Pounds Spacie, Virginia Currency, ...\" to Washington.","D. 1 page. Whiting exchanges \"... two Cows under seven years old, thirteen herd of Sheep under four years old\" for a year's rent of land in Berkeley County (see Agreement, Nov. 3, 1787). Washington allows four pounds ten shillings for each cow and twelve shillings per herd of sheep.","A.D.S. 26 pages. A portion of an account book containing record of rentals due and accounts owed by \"George Washington President of the United States.\"--the first 9 pp. (at least one missing) concern tenants living on the tract called \"Asbeys Bend - under the Blue Ridge Part in Fauquier and Part in Loudoun\"--lots are listed, tenant named, and an account given of what he owes and has paid--following pp. concern lands on Gooseneck Creek in Fauquier County and in Berkeley County and Frederick County.--then follow several pp. of \"George Washington President of the United States in Acct. Current with B. Muse\", concerning expenses and collections, legal in nature in connection with the foregoing lands and tenants. Autograph document signed, in hand of Battaile Muse, 2 blank pages, silked.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Airy. Thanks him for his condolences and offer of help upon her afflictions. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by T. Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Little Washington Custis [6 yrs. old] thanks Mrs. Powel for a book, the Children's Friends, which she sent him--his sisters and Miss Harriot [Washington] send their respects. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Unhappy over their separation--her approaching confinement [Anna Maria Washington, born April 3, 1788]--weather severe--plows frozen--spare no expense in getting skillful person, recommends Mrs. Harrison [midwife ?]--Mrs. Bassett's shoes not forwarded to Phila. yet--will get biscuit and hat for your father and brother--family news--inquire into cotton--little Wash. [Custis] wants to write her a letter--\"We this evening recd. an acct. of the adoption of the Constitution by the State of Massachusets which was deliberately discusd and with the greatest harmony adopted the Minority determining to give it every support tho they were unsuccesful in their opposition.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark (IV). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For 6 bushels of winter vetches for General Washington, totaling £2.2.0. Autograph document, small page, docketed. [This was for seed bought in England].","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sent letter yesterday by Col. Humphreys--send a dozen hand saw files and 3 men's coarse hats--Tom has Mr. Porter's saddlebags. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Robert Morris on way to Va. and takes portable camera obscura as a gift to G.W.P. Custis [7 yrs. old]--landscapes at Mt. Vernon will be perfectly represented and can be copied--profiles may be taken with it--Mr. Morris will show him how to use it--send her his sister's [Nelly] and Mrs. W.'s profiles. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks for 6 barrels of \"Hearons\" [herring ?] from Mt. Vernon--thanks for trouble in finding him freight--try to find Gibb a load from the Potomac back to Fredericksburg. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., watermark (Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Edw Pye Chamberlay\". [Chamberlayne, of King Wm. County, married Agnes Dandridge].","A.L.S. 1 page. Land to be sold by Washington to Sullivan who wants it for speculation--Peter can bring mares to the horse. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"A distinguished and brave Revolutionary officer\", watermark.","Four receipts signed by Davenport (George Washington's miller) from the Mill. An accompanying docket refers to these receipts as \"Accounts of Corn and Meal delivered out of the Mill for and by the orders of G[eorge] A[ugustine] W[ashingto]n...125 Bushels Corn.\" Four documents signed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jos. Davenport.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Send Mrs. [Martha] Washington 2 yds. black lute-string, \"as near the patron [pattern] as it can be got\",--also 3 prs. of best white kid gloves, long--. Autograph letter signed, laminated, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rotterdam. Received from Capt. Robt. Wyllie on his brig the Molly the documents handing them 50 hhds. tobacco, and letter informing them the vessel's whole cargo was addressed to them from themselves, Mr. Hector Alexander, and Mr. George Walker of Georgetown--before they could finish processing it as per instructions, an interdict from Mr. G. Gibson to Capt. Wyllie to deliver cargo to him, on consequence of order from Messr. Smith Huie Alexander and Co. of Glasgow--sends copy of letter they sent to Smith Huie Alexander and Co.--thanks them for confidence placed in them--will inform them of decision in this affair. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed \" By Cap. McGill from Rotterdam,\" also marked on cover \"Capt. Quick to go from [ ] the readiest way to Rotterdam,\" cover used as a scratch sheet, watermark.","D. 2 pages. George Augustine Washington contracts with Samuel Roberts for the latter to disassemble a building at Johnson's Fishery (at River Farm) and re-erect it \"... agreeably to the back part of Genl. Washington's kitchen or Servant's Hall, weatherboard, case, cornice, and bargeboard it in the same way--.\" Roberts is to receive, for his service, 11 pounds Virginia currency and the assistance of one slave. Document is unsigned.","One envelope, no letter or note. Addressed to Samuel Powel.","A.D. 1 page.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks his price for land in Carolina--has been offered land \"in this Neighbourhood\" but prefers the Carolina tract--poor quality of Carolina land. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Richmond\", watermark obscured.","A.D. 1 page. Account of sales of fruit received by the Philadelphia Packet, Capt. Elwood for a/c of Messrs. Andrew Clows Co. George Washington's order for 110 pounds of filberts appears on the account of fruit brought to Alexandria on Captain John Ellwood, Jr.'s Philadelphia packet boat, the sloop \"Charming Polly.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smith tells Washington of certain clothing purchases she has charged to Washington on account with \"Mr. Crabb.\" Letter carried \"By Harry.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Winchester. On reverse, a protest signed by Thacker Washington \"... because not given by Miss Anne Blair, whose order will be accepted.\" Request for payment of £11.12.6 to Mr. Nath. Gray.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Apologies for delay in executing commission for Mrs. W.--has been ill--nice white fur available, but advises waiting until autumn, because of lateness of season--did he receive letter and pamphlet of the Debates of the [Phila.] Convention?--\"As I knew you were a Member of the Virginia Convention I thought it might be agreeable to you to see in how masterly a Manner Mrs. Wilson had treated the Science of Government.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, red seal, watermark (W).Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Thanks him for forwarding 4 tierces and 3 barrels of seed by the Tree Mason, Capt. Lawrence Lazore--please forward freight bill. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Recd. [April] 24 Ansd May 13th\", watermark (incomplete LVG and powder horn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Orders muslin for Mrs. Washington--requests Dunlap and Claypole's paper sent regularly to Major [G.A.] Washington--send Will [to N.Y.] when he's able to travel. Autograph letter, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"These letters were recorded by H.[owell] Lewis. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Printed broadside outlining the formal order of procession for the inauguration ceremony for the first President of the United States, George Washington. A manuscript docket on verso reads \"Order of Procession on the Inauguration of President Washing[tn], 30 April 1790.\" Another manuscript docket on the front of the broadside, underneath the printed text, reads \"Order of procession on the inauguration of President Washington 30, April 1790.\" This year is incorrect, as the inauguration took place on 30 April 1789.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Pittsylvania. Return of his draft, half satisfied leads him to think it is inconvenient for them to answer any further requisitions for money--will try to discharge his large debt to them speedily--reminds them that they had consented to consolidate his scattered debts into one general acct. upon their books--hopes this will prevail upon them to give him time to discharge various debts, but if they prefer, they have enough of his property at their disposal to discharge a debt to them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, directed by \"favr. Mr. Smith,\" watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President would like Billy [Lee] sent to Mt. Vernon when he can be moved safely, for he cannot be of use here--\"But if he is still anxious to come on here the President would gratify him altho he will be troublesome--He has been an old and faithful Servt. this is enough for the Presidt. to gratify him in every reasonable wish\"--if Major W. needs buck wheat from Phila. he will let you know--G. W. wishes Dunlop and Claypool's paper sent to N.Y., and will furnish them from there to the Major at Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark (L Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Interest on certificate in name of John Dickenson belongs to bearer Mrs. Dickenson--let her have her warrant, or purchase it of her--she is in great want. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, docketed.","An estimate for a saddle for the President.","A.D. 10 pages. An account of Robert Lewis's trip as far as Baltimore accompanying his aunt Mrs. Washington to New York--family relations and friends--preparations and farewell at Mt. Vernon and Dr. Stuart's in Alexandria--Col. Blackburn's--Mr. and Mrs. B[ushrod] Washington--Mrs. W.'s parting with her servants at Mt. V.--rental of horses from Mr. Van Horn--efforts to purchase a horse for [G.W.]--two ferry crossings--Major Snowden and family--description of countryside--Mrs. Carroll's reception near Baltimore--visit with Dr. McHenry in Baltimore. Autograph document, unbound, laminated, watermark, docketed in later hand, \"Journal of Mrs. W's journey to N. York.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles came up to get the [storehouse ?] key being mended--send a dozen lbs. of figs to be charged to G.A.W.--needs 200 \"small tacks with flat heads proper for nailing leather on Brick moulds ...\"--Mrs. [Anna Maria] Bassett and Mrs. Washington will dine with Mrs. Porter after lunch on Sunday--Mr. Bassett will attend them and perhaps G.A.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Snow (?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. President desires to have Billy [Lee] sent to N.Y. since Billy earnestly desires it--send stays and shoes to Mrs. F[anny Bassett] W-n at Mt. V.--send Mrs. M. W.'s to [N.Y.] and charge all to President's account--she overpaid for altering some gowns--Billy's expenses to be pd. by G.W. thru Biddle (mentioned in Writings in footnote). Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","D. 1 page. An account of ferry and inn expenses listing all the stops between Georgetown and New York--carriage of a trunk from Phila to N.Y.--stage horses--Col. Van Horn who arranged the trip had been paid earlier some amount--. Document, in hand of Robert Lewis, watermark, endorsed on back, \"The Amount of every expence is £67.10.7 Pensylvania currency.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. [Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Inquiries about table ornaments--\" ... and if the large and small Glasses of M. Dela Croix are of the same set, he [the President] will thank you to procure them...\"--\"The President has a French man with him who is said to be a compleat Confectioner and professes to understand everything relative to these ornaments, so that the Glasses only are wanting.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (L. Munn). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria. Discusses religion ... suggests his mother rise early and ride before breakfast ... glad she is rid of Sorrel ... welcome to molasses sugar ... will not be diffident in requesting favors of her ... glad to hear wheat, barley, and clover are so fine ... agricultural advice ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Billy [Lee] arrived--\"The President thinks those ornaments will not answer the purpose as the two sets are not made to join each other \u0026 neither separate are large enough for his table\"--President much indisposed--fever and a tumor on his thigh. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Sends letters of testimonials \"in my favor\"--hears of president's recovery--his sickness prevented Speaker of House of R. from writing him as per his promise. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Alex. Furnival.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends copy of Committee's report on mode of collecting taxes--how does his memorial stand with President?--any chance of employment?--amusements in N.Y.--hopes President is recovered. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed, postmarked \"Balt. July 5.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Joshua Barney.\" [Barney sailed miniature ship \"The Federalist\" to Mount Vernon in 1788; gift of merchants of Baltimore.]","A.L.S. 4 pages. Happy over her children's situation [in N.Y.] -- glad \"My good Mama [Martha Washington] ... has at last seen the necessity of making the Dr. children respect as well as love her, for that they never wou'd have done had she continued her former improper indulgence to them.\"--their sisters are with her--death of Mr. Richard the printer--doesn't approve of taking her daughters [Eliza and Martha Custis] to Alexandria feast and merriment--requests him to have a butter print made for her--competition in selling butter to Alexandria. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1789] July 8.","A.D.S. 1 page. Saurason obligates himself to sell Washington his lot \"... 40 feet on Duke street and 70 on St. Asap[h]\" for seventy five pounds Virginia Currency. This lot is \"... subject to a ground rent of twenty five Shillings...\" The agreement is subject to Washington's procuring another lot from Thorton Alexander.","D. 1 page. Account from July 1789 for \"Visiting Mrs. W. Examining a Cancer and Consultation with Dr. Hall - £2.2.0.\" Document, fragment, badly charred, laminated, docketed \"Dr. R. Wellford Acct and [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Proved before magistrate, Geo. French, on Aug. 19, 1790. Receipted on reverse Sept. 13, 1790 from Mrs. Lewis. Signed by Wm. Yates for Robt. Wellford.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Cousin A.O.C.C. married Jack Lyons--saw many friends at Eltham and Elsing Green--\" ... hope He [G.A.W.] is not so regardless of His health as he used to be, tell Him from me that one child and the prospect of another are sufficient inducements to make him prudent, an Orphan's situation is deplorable, for a Mother cannot be of much advantage without a Father's assistance.\"--lack of a carriage prevents her coming to Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by F. B. Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] Aug. 3\". [B.C. Bassett was sister-in-law of Fanny. She married John Bassett of Farmington, Hanover County. She was daughter of Wm. Burnett Browne of Elsing Green, King Wm. County.]","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received his several letters--slippers came safely to hand, also the bill for them--£70 received from Mr. Thomas Smith on acct. of the President--send 2 prayer books to Mrs. W. Autograph letter signed, docket, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. New York. Received bill from Dunlop and Claypoole--forward the enclosed answer to an address to Bethleham--procure 20 bushels of good winter barley for seed from reputable farmer--last procured from R.I. was not good--Mrs. W. wants Mr. Hazelhurst's bill for Chintz--charge to president's acct.--she also wants another prayer book added to 2 already requested. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Abingdon. Chides him for not writing - news from George [A. Washington] and family at Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[1789] August 19.\"","A.L.S 2 pages. Richmond. Re: Corbin W-n's suit with the Hites ... certain title papers missing must be supplied before the Oct. trial ... Patrick Matthews, Johnston, Russel are names appearing in the letter and seem to be former owners of the land in question ... \" Copy of a letter from Mr. John Marshall to Corbin Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears \"[17]89 Aug. 23.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Prayer books came safely--encloses letter to Nicholas Eveleigh(?) in S. Carolina--put it on first boat to that place--\"Mrs. Washington wishes you to send 25to ... of chocolet shells to Mt. Vernon ...\"--send statement of President's account. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, partial watermark.","A.L. 2 pages. New York. President is getting a German gardner from Phila.--he doesn't speak English or know the country--pay and charge to President's account the amount of his passage in stage from Phila. to Alexandria. Autograph letter, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (LVG surmounted by powder horn). Name does not appear on original manuscript. [Gardener was John Christian Ehler, sent from Germany by Henrick Wilmans of Bremen].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W. wants a gown of color like that enclosed in Tabby, ducape or Padusoy [paduasay]--send samples and price. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (armed figure). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. G.W.'s acct. [from Biddle] is right--Mrs. W. wants 15 yds. of Padusoy of enclosed pattern--G.W. wants prices on clover seed and early delivery--suffered greatly last year because of late delivery of seed--congratulations on apptmt. as Marshal of District of Pennsyl. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Introducing Col. Gordon, Col. Buckside, Capt. [Isaakson ?], and Lt. Erskine who are on their way to Canada. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed, watermark (T. French). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ph. Schuyler.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointed by P. Wagener. Washington is appointed surveyor \"... of the road from General Washington's ferry to his Mill, from thence to his tumbling dam, thence along his new road to intersect the River side old road above the Gumspring ...\" and is to use \"the male labouring Tithables\" on George Washington's plantation to keep the road in good repair.","Tiffin renews his lease on land in Berkeley County [see 1788, Sept. 26, James Stuart and Edward Tiffin] for annual rent of 30 lbs., ten of which should go toward \"... putting a good Sufficient Roof on the Dwelling House and other necessary repairs ...\" Tiffin is forbidden to \"clear any land outside of his Inclosures\" or sell or waste Timber on this land nor seed any grain in the autumn unless he later agrees to a longer term.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Mrs. W.'s Padusoy [dress material] and bill for it received--President wants list of plants and prices from Mr. Bartram, and when they should be transplanted--wishes to send some to Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter initial signed, docketed by Lear, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","Print document, 1 page. An address from the Quakers from their annual meeting for Penn., New Jersey, Delaware, and western parts of Va. and Maryland. The Quakers are grateful for religious toleration and other American freedoms but state \"... we can take no part in carrying on war on any occasion ... but are bound ... to lead quiet and peaceable lives ... \" GW answers, in part, \"...it is doing the ... Quakers no more than justice to say, that (except their declining to share with others the burthen of the common defence) there is no denomination among us who are more exemplary and useful citizens.\" Printed document, pen trials on verso. Washington's reply is published in Writings, 30:416n.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. Has never allowed herself to join general cry against him--wishes Bett and Patt [Eliza and Martha Custis] could have same advantages as her other children--guests--a boating accident in front of her house. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\" Date on original catalog card appears as \"[1789] Oct. 8.\"","D.S. 1 page. Appoints Burgess Ball attorney in his own behalf for division of estate of his mother, Mary Washington. Poor condition. Document signed, fragment, laminated, badly charred by fire, docketed Chs. Washi[ngton] Powe[r of Attorney]. Signed by Chas. Washington. Witnessed by M. Frame and Fielding Augusting Lewis.","A.D. 4 pages. \"Accot. of sales of the Stocks etc. sold at the plantation of the late Mrs. Mary Washington, on the 29th of October 1789.\" Some of the buyers include Charles Carter Jr., Bushrod Washington and Burges[s] Ball. Stock sold includes sheep, oxen, hogs, pigs, horses, cows. Autograph document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Massachusetts. Letter was written after the visit of George Washington to Boston. Otis writes that Washington's \"... presence has diffused joy amongst all ranks ...\" Autograph letter signed, on fine (laid) paper.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Boston. He was fortunate enough to help with preparations for Washington's visit. Describes the planning and the President's visit. Docketed and signed.","D.S. 1 page. Injunction bond for paying all costs and damages \"that shall be awarded against him [Warner W.]\" in Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington vs. Mills and Co., Injn. Bond,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Has heard nothing from Mr. Bartram regarding plants and shrubs--has been away from N.Y. with President--\"The President will thank you to pay to the Honb. Robt. Morris Esq. livres 32-12-2 being a balance due to Gouvr. Morris Esq. for something which he purchasd in France for the Presid. - and also to know from him (R.M.) the amount of some floor matts and a pr. of blk sattin brot. from India the summer before last in one of Mr. Morris's ships and pay the same\"--find out price of buck wheat and if it can be had on short notice--clover seed has been procured here. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed by Lear(?) \"per Major Jackson,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","Receipt for loaves of bread for the prisoners. Small slip of paper charred by fire, laminated, watermark.","Small scrap of paper, charred by fire, laminated. For £3.0.0 due from George Washington.","26 shillings discharging Miss Fanny B. Smith's account ... Witnessed by Hannah Washington, Sr.","A.L. 1 page. Lancaster. He cannot accept commission of purchasing mares for Genl. W.--his daughter very ill, and cannot go thru country looking for them--Mr. John Miller knows horses and is dependable--perhaps he can undertake the business. Autograph letter, docketed. [See letter from Th. Hartley to G.W., Dec. 7, 1789].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Received his letter after delay--the President has been informed of contents and replies, \"as an act of Providence has interposed to render a complyance with your promise impracticable, he must have further patience\"--he also says clean sound wheat will be taken at his mill in payment and the Alexandria Cash price allowed for it--corn crop poor so would also like to have some if he has it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark, postmarked \"Alex Dec. 18,\" docketed, note in later hand reads \"Above signature seems to be that of George Augustine Washington Son of Charles - who was G.W.'s brother - This presented to MVLA July 3/97 by Mrs. Carrol Mercer Washn. D.C.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. President desires to know prices of buckwheat delevered to Va. in bags, and in barrels--if cheaper there or in back counties of Va.--requests information by next week so he can write Major W. what to do--probably can't be sent down rivers until spring thaws--Mrs. Reinagle, who taught Miss Custis music, to send some music proper for her thru the winter--mentions his approaching marriage. Autograph letter signed, docketed, watermark.","1 page docketed. Laminated. This cover came with all the letters to Biddle from Lear.","A.D. 1 page. Lists 13 slaves by name, above 16 years of age, and \"Horses 7.\" Also lists his taxable property in Truro Parish, 1789 as three slaves above 16 years, four horses and a phaeton carriage.","D.S. 1 page. A Tax Bill for the year 1788, directed to Major George Washington, nephew of General Washington, and one time Mount Vernon manager, from Mr. Vernon manager, from Mr. Joseph Powell in the amount of £7.2.2 plus 36 lbs of tobacco.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Received music from Mr. Ranigle -- Send 200 bushels of buckwheat to Mt. Vernon in bags marked G.W. -- compliments of the season from President and Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wants some superfine bolting cloth to be sent to Mt. Vernon-for a reel 9'2\" in length and 5'6\" in circumference -- have cloth chosen by Mrs. Lewis or a skillful miller. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. [Washington] has written Major [George A.] W-n regarding the bolting cloth--G.W. arranged thru Col. Hartley of Lancaster to have breeding mares sent to Mt. Vernon--money to be paid thru Biddle. Autograph letter signed, docketed by T. Lear \"Jany 17. 1790.\"  Dated incorrectly 1789 in heading, incomplete watermark. Not in Writings; Vol. XXX, p. 507, has footnotes mentioning this letter. Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Jan. 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. A draft enclosed, drawn by Samuel Meredith on the Bank of North America for $1066.66 -- to go to the account of the President -- is to pay for breeding mares bought through John Miller and Paul Zantzinger. Autograph letter signed, docketed, corrections added in G.W.'s hand, watermark.","A.L. Received his letter and will render any assistance he can for President--is sure an exchange of houses can be accomplished--can treat for any part of furniture which might be wanted--will see Mr. Lear at his home this evening. Autograph letter, in first person, integral cover, docketed by Lear, laminated, watermark.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mr. Macomb.\"","Receipt for 18 shillings in account for Mrs. Betty Lewis, Subscribr. to Revd. Thomas Thornton for year 1789. Autograph document signed, 1 page, fragment, laminated, docketed \"Thos. Garnett [ ] Rect. 18 /\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Major Washington has sent size of bolting cloth now in the mill [see under same date, separate document] -- send by earliest conveyance to Mt. Vernon -- send president's account when convenient. utograph letter signed, docketed, incomplete watermark, [scratched on paper is name \"Polly Long,\" Lear's fiance at this time and later his first wife].","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. President wishes carpet, pea green ground with white flowers or spots -- carpeting would be better than a carpet -- can find no carpet in N. Y. to fit the room, nor good carpeting -- Scotch carpeting is almost only kind to be found there. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, (written on reverse on a cover directed to \"The Secretary of the President of the United States\"). Writings, XXXI, 8-9; Minor variations. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Received President's account -- \"In reply to your wish to know the President's birth day it will be sufficient to observe that is on the 11th of February Old Style - but the almanack Makers have generally set it down opposite to the 11th day of Feby. of the present Style - how far that may go towards establishing it on this day I don't know - but I could never consider it any other ways than stealing as many days from his valuable life as is the difference between the old and the new Style.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for fifty pounds to be paid to George (A.) Washington agent for the President of the U.S.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, \"... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood\" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- \"For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else.\" Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Mrs. Betty Lewis\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\" Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.","A.L.S. 1 page. They have found a carpet for the room described in last letter -- but obliged to him for looking -- add 200 more bushels of buckwheat to quantity already procured -- can be carried to Va. in bulk, saving expense of bags or barrels -- Capt. Ellwood will do this, using his hogsheads. Autograph letter signed, docketed. Writings, XXXI, 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Bearer, Martin Ehler, brings six mares -- two are those he mentioned before -- 4 are those that are described on enclosed list [no list enclosed here] -- one will match black mare purchased earlier. Autograph letter signed, docketed in a later hand, \"Zantzinger horse-dealer to Geo. A. Washington\", incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Received invoice of 200 bushels of buckwheat sent to Mt. Vernon -- omitted answering query on potatoes -- send them by next vessel -- President wants only 100 more bushels of buckwheat instead of 200 because of high price -- carry by bulk to lessen the freight. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lancaster. Martin Ehler had to turn back with the mares from Zantzinger -- couldn't cross Susquehanna River -- this adds to expenses he was to be allowed -- hired a helper, George Leonhart, to take the horses down -- gives details of the agreement with Ehler -- sent invoice to George Washington in New York. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lear (?), watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received letters from Zantzinger through Ehler and Leonhart, and the mares came -- they are fatigued but in good shape -- pleased with them -- can't determine the expenses of men's return journey, so asks that Zantzinger pay them return expenses and send invoice to President -- gave them no money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Wrote letter to Mr. Moyston inquiring about a cook who lived with him -- no answer -- sent thru post office -- sends Biddle a copy to hand Mr. Moyston. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends the letter by her husband [John Bassett, Fanny's brother] -- he has been an invalid for a week -- envies her her fine son [G. Fayette Washington] -- mentions Mr. Bassett's death. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by Fanny B. W-n, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [1790] March 30. The writer was daughter of Wm. Burnett Brown of Elsing-Green.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Says Maria likely has the measles. Describes symptoms and treatment. Docketed to Mrs. Washington, Mount Vernon.","D.S. Simpson leases Washington's \"... fishing landing called Simpsons during the Herring season [for] twelve pounds specie ... also six thousand herrings.\" Simpson also agrees to \"... not permit a horse Waggon Cart or any other Carriage to come within his plantation for the removal of the fish ...\" Document signed, [in pencil \"William Simpson\"].","8 deeds and letters housed within a single envelope, dating April 15, 1790, September 30, 1790, December 20, 1790, June 28, 1850, October 19, 1850, 1852, April 10, 1853, and February 18, 1861.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Abingdon. His approaching marriage--her unhappiness--had hoped to see her children this summer--her concern over Nelly--fears she will be spoiled by too much attention--\"her Dear Grandmama is too much pleased with the attentions paid to Nelly to judge of their impropriety. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lear \"April 12th 1790.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor Stuart.\"","By this contract, Taylor agrees to act as overseer on Washington's farm in Fairfax County. Taylor is to oversee the slaves' labor; make and repair plows and fences; construct buildings as needed, \"see to the stock of every kind.\" Taylor will \"... provide in due season meal for the Negroes and see it regularly distributed--That he will be very careful of the Negroes--\" Taylor receives 18 lbs. and food and shelter for he and family. Copy of agreement also included, MS-4527","A.L.S. Representative of Virginia's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, Alexander White writes to \"Dear Madam\" that the President has been sick and confined to bed the past few days. He adds, \"I shall not trouble you with laws of a Political Nature only observe that our Proceeding are so dilatory that I fear spending the greatest part of the summer in this Place.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. Directed by Hon. Capt. Furneval, this letter asks Lewis' interceding in behalf of \"our Old Friend\" to gain an appointment as Postmaster in Baltimore. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis (?) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. P. van Horne.\"","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. \"The President will thank you to put into the hand of Mr. Wm. Hunter Junr. of Alexa. thirty five Guineas, for him to deliver to Mr. John Campbell of Bladensbg. ... in payment for a Horse sent by Mr. Campbell to the President.\" Autograph letter initial signed, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\" Writings, XXX, 342-343. Mr. Hunter was on his way back to Alexa. from N.Y., and stopping in Phila.","Printed document, signed by Thomas Jefferson, 1 page. Second session of Congress, \"An Act for finally adjusting and satisfying the Claims of Frederick William De Steuben.\" Gives Von Steuben compensation for his services in the war. Approved June 4, 1790.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mr. C[raufurd] cannot set off by the 20th--\"you may thank me for having brought you to Alexa. I think Bushfield and its environs were never intended for the Sphere you (and your charming Washington) were made to move in\"--an admirer of hers [Ann's], a Dr. Clark--when she goes to Rippon Lodge, present her love to Papa and Manna and family--little [Sall] has been very sick with worms--plumbs and figgs which Daniel brought. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Daniel,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript apperas as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received president's account -- questions item dealing with \"Express\" to N.Y. for Dr. Jones -- paid express sent by Col. Cummings to Philadelphia -- have Mr. Hare send best porter to Mt. Vernon in preparation for President's visit -- Mrs. Washington wants blue and white cups and saucers to match china at Mt. Vernon -- thanks for congratulations on his (Lear's) marriage. Autograph letters signed, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letters enclosing accounts of George Washington's for coach hire and for porter sent to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Hare -- give prices of silver plated \"waiters\" (serving trays) in Philadelphia -- some have japanned bottoms and a silver plated rim of open work round them -- have any vessels from India brought fine muslins cheap? Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by (Lear?), incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Received her letter by Mr. Garnett and one from brother George--her indisposition--hopes to be in Va. within a month--Congress hopes to be able to adjourn by then--G.W. very well, as is Mrs. W.--hopes locket she requested has reached her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as [c.1790] July 11.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Keep silver waiter (serving tray) until called for -- they can be made more cheaply in N.Y. -- order Mrs. Washington 2 dozen tea cups and saucers and some slop bowls to match in blue and white china -- send them to Mt. Vernon -- send her some patterns of plain India Jaquinett muslin from which to choose -- will forward a draft next week. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings, XXXI, 70. One major variation in number of cups and saucers to buy.","A.D.S. Receipt for one quarter's wages ending June 30, £14.0.0. Autograph document signed, small slip, docketed, Receipt No. 24, charred by fire. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Osborne.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Encloses draft for £200 on Bank of North America to go to President's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Send 3 dozen tea cups and saucers and 2 dozen coffee cups and saucers and bowls -- if cannot get blue and white, then get the enamel mentioned in Biddle's letter -- Mrs. Washington sends muslin patterns -- send prices on any like them -- send price of white lead ground in oil and also painters oil fit for immediate use -- will be sent to Mt. Vernon from Philadelphia or New York, whichever is cheaper. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by [Lear]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received 2 pieces of muslin -- Mrs. Washington has kept one and the other is returned. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, (written on reverse of a cover directed to the President of the United States of America), broken black seal, incomplete watermark.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. New York. Clarifies order of 3 dozen china cups and saucers for Mrs. Washington. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.L.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Received letter enclosing bill for china sent to Mt. Vernon -- President sets out for Mt. Vernon probably in 8 or 10 days after Congress adjourns -- he would not like any more parade than is necessary to gratify the people, any more is most fatiguing to him -- are any ships bound for London from Philadelphia and what accommodations are available? Autograph letter signed, draft, torn, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Send by Mr. Robert Lewis, the bearer, an English-German dictionary for George Washington's German gardener -- George Washington in Rhode Island -- will leave New York for Virginia about first of September. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated, incomplete watermark.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for Bailey's English and German Dictionary at £2.5.0. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"No. 256 Receipt Charles Cist £2.5 19th Augt. 1790\" and \"Acct. for a Dictionary Augt. 19. 1790.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages, docketed. Agreement for Peter Cockrell to work for George A. Washington for one year. Signed by Peter Cockrell and J. Packett.","A.L.S. 4 pages. New York. Received bill and receipt for German-English dictionary -- please keep [silver?] waiter (serving tray) there until remove to Philadelphia -- President reaches Philadelphia about September 3 -- engage lodgings at Mrs. Mary House's [at 5th and Market St.] in Philadelphia for George Washington and family and stables for horses at Jacob Hiltzhimers -- if lodging not available there, then at city tavern -- gives proposed itinerary of President's trip to Philadelphia -- plea for no more parade and ceremony than necessary -- he (Lear) will remain in New York a few more days -- gives number of rooms needed for those in President's party, and delineates who is in the group (including 2 maids, 4 white servants and 4 black servants). Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Draft. New York. President left this morning and will be in Philadelphia on Thursday -- he has sent Mrs. Washington's trunk and an extra harness by stage to Philadelphia in Biddle's care to be sent to Alexandria by water -- Harness wrapped in rough cloth for protection -- he will pay expenses in New York -- direct any letter to him for they will come free during President's absence. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\" Writings XXXI, 109 fn. Postscript added to this draft copy.","Autograph letter, signed \"Timothy Pickering\" to Oliver Phelps. Pickering, appointed by President Washington as commissioner to the Iroquois, is writing to merchant and land speculator Oliver Phelps in response to the Pine Creek killings, in which two Seneca Indians were murdered in a dispute with the sons of John Walker, a man whom the Seneca claimed to have scalped and murdered several years prior. Pickering writes of Washington's \"utter abhorrence\" of the killings. He has sent Pickering to meet with the relations of the murdered Seneca men.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Tenders his thanks for their offer of services, but he and Mrs. Lear will reside with President -- expects to leave New York by October 1 -- will engage 2 packets to carry freight to Philadelphia -- asks Biddle to inquire for him -- many overcharge the President -- papers may be forwarded to Mt. Vernon -- received letter from President on particulars of alterations in home -- thinks Mr. Robt. Morris will be moved by 25th Sept., and President's furniture can be moved in then -- Biddle's drafts will be honored. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear(?).","A.L.S. 1 page. War department. Concerns allowance to invalids.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Sends letter by Dr. Stuart who is on way to Williamsburg -- President and Mrs. Washington have been home 10 days -- George Washington \"looks better than I expected to see him, but still there are traces in his countinance of His two last severe illnesses, which I fear will never wear off.\" -- they stay until middle of November -- little son has been ill. Date on letter appears to be 1791, but internal and external evidence confirm 1790 as date of composition. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, mistakenly dated in heading 1791, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Frances Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1790] Sept. 21.","A.D.S. 1 page. Martha Custis [Martha Washington's niece] writes out a song for Mr. Snow. A notation in another hand, \"Received inclosed from Mrs. Stuart in Sept. 1790.\" Date on original catalog card appears c. 1790 [September].","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Capt. Alberson brought his (Biddle's) letter -- discusses expensive price wanted by Alberson for hire of his vessel, and whether arrangements with him included cabin passage -- will start loading Tuesday and sail by end of week -- please engage lodgings for Mrs. Lear and himself at Mrs. House's or elsewhere near the President in Philadelphia until furniture arrives. Autograph letter signed, draft, laminated, docketed by Lear, watermark incomplete (crown).","A.D.S. 1 page. Print document with notations. Baltimore. Bill for 1 oz. Nutmegs at 6 shillings from Andrew Aitken, apothecary and druggist. Autograph document signed, partly printed bill, laminated, docketed \"H. Washington 6/.\" Receipted by Andr. Aitken.","A.L.S. 1 page. Please send the \"little Matter between us\" for Nells [ ] and the muslin--in very great need of it--also send sugar, none at all in this part of the Country. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed (not decipherable), laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for 115 barrels of corn \"bot of Mr. Chas. Carter from Mrs. Washingtons Estate.\" Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, signed by John Aston for Thos Gamill, re Mary Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Received money, muslin adn sugar by Peter--returns muslin--apologizes for asking her for the money, but she owed it and was being pestered for it--she owes Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington] and \"yourself\" for spice mortar and \"skeleton--outside and curtain of a bonnett\"--hears from Mama [Christian Blackburn] that Polly [Blackburn] has several dance partners--she will be unable to come to [Alexandria] this winter but hopes to see [Ann] and Mr. Wn here shortly--sends some Spanish potatoes and apples--has Judith [Blackburn] increased her family?--send a bushel of cranberries--[Betty ?] Grayson not at home according to custom with the Miss Warings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"by Peter,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Her Mamma and Sister [Christian Blackburn and Polly Blackburn] pleased at their receiption at Mr. Campbell's, and also at plays--to have tea at Mr. Caton's where Polly will probably perform on harpsichord--write about her Fredericksburg excursion--. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"By Peter\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]90 Oct. 25.","Lottery tickets. 4 printed tickets to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, each ticket having on the back the name of one of John Basset's children, A[nna] M[aria], John, Virginia, and William; Wm. was born Oct. 10, 1790, and a lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. A scrap of paper with the name \"Mr. Bassett\" serves as a cover. Date on original catalog card appears [1790 ?][Oct.]","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses a letter -- wrote letters to him and friend from Fredericksburg, to go by a county representative to the assembly -- best way to send letters to him is by post or a friend -- postmasters are more particular in sending letters addressed to our family than they are of others -- sick family at Mt. Vernon -- Bassett's sister and brother had visited and brought influenza -- Lewis and others leave Mt. Vernon on 22nd for Philadelphia. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed in pencil by (?), watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Rob. Lewis.\"","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Bill for 1 box superior Hyson tea amounting to £20.18.9. Autograph document signed, fragment laminated, docketed twice, once by Lear, \"No. 257 Receipt Jno. Barnes £20.18.9 22nd Novr. 1790,\" and Rect. Jno. Barnes Novr. 22. [1]790 £20.18.9\", incomplete watermark. Receipted at same time by John Barnes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bladensburg. Retained copy to Holmes regarding a lease of Holmes' land (location not specified) to Mrs. Betty Washington Lewis. Robert Lewis encloses several letters referring to this transaction. Mrs. Lewis has paid the first year's rent.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Hasn't written her because he hasn't been successful in complying with her requests regarding chesnuts and sale of her colt--will try to sell colt at sale in a few days--intends being at Bushfield soon to attend Mr. Washington's sale--Judy sends love. Autograph letter signed, fragment of a separate cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[0] Dec. 6.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria VA, writes to Col. William A. Washington at Haywood regarding correspondence he received and enclosed about land belonging to William Washington. Bushrod reports that he has made enquires about the lots and hopes to provide satisfactory information on the subject. A side board ordered by William Washington has arrived and Bushrod suggests sending a vessel from his part of the country to retrieve the item. Sends love to his two nephews. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address label.","One card. Engraved card of invitation from General Knox's wife with decorative border: \"Mrs. Knox presents Compts. to Mr. Lewis and requests the Honor of his Company on Wednesday Evening the '2nd of Febry', Janry 25th 91. The favor of an Answer is desired. Sold by Burton No. 14 Capel Street. Date on original catalog card appears 17[91] Jan. 25. Partly printed with blanks filled in by hand, card size.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding legacy left her [probably by her brother Geo. Wm. Fairfax, who died in 1787 in England] -- a bond given -- doesn't desire more land in Culpeper, Virginia -- has some which she has been unable to sell -- smallpox breaking out here -- \"Bob shou'd be careful of his cloaths.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Letter Mrs. H. Washington about her husbands Bond\",\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Han. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 Jan. 30.","D. 1 page. For £2.0.0, an account of wages due from the President -- receipt in hand of George Augustine Washington. Document, small charred fragment, laminated, docketed by G.A.W., Receipt No. 299.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £4.4. for [Seine ?] twine. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed twice, \"Recpt. No. 266, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Buchan Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Account for £0.5.3 for mending a plow, mending strap of a swingel tree, making plow bridel bits, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"J.B. Steels Bills for 1791.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. For 3 lbs. seine twine for 0.7.0. Autograph document signed, in hand of P. Prather, fragment, docketed \"No. 267,\" etc., laminated. Receipted by P. Prather for B. Patton and Co.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £2.12.6 for 21 bushels of oats sold to Tobias Lear. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Edmund Penin[gton] and signed by him, mutilated, laminated, docketed \"Edwd. Barr[in]g[ton] 23d March 91 2.12.6,\" and Receipt No. 269 Edwd. Barrington £2.12.6 23d March 1791.\"","D. 1 page. Order to pay Alexander Smith £80. Witnessed by Wm. Wilson. Receipted by Alexander Smith April 8, 1791. Docketed same date. Document, silked, fragment, docketed, receipt 270.","A.L.S. 1 page. Requests [Ann] to get some white ribbon for her at Perrin's store-will pay him herself--they expect [Ann and Bushrod Washington] for dinner on Tuesday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]91 April 25.","A.D. 1 page. Bill for making some ruffles, ruffled caps, etc.[?]. Autograph document, signed by \"femme le Chal\", fragment, laminated, docketed twice \"No. 274 Receipt Mr. Chal £1.16.0, 10th June 1791\" and \"Rect. Mr. Chal 1.16.0 June 10th 1791.\"","For tuition of Geo. [Washington Parke] Custis of £1.7.6. Partly printed document filled in by James Clement and signed by him, docketed twice \"Rect. for Master Custis July 1 1791, 1.7.[6,]\" and \"No. 275 Receipt James Clement £1.7.6, 1 July 1791.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Unable to write because of extreme illness -- very weak -- he and Fanny and children go to Berkeley -- they will remain for a while, but business will bring him back soon -- has account from Mr. Wilson -- had boots made for Burgess and will send them by his father when he comes. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Alex July 4\", watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Receipt for making a door \"for the ice house of the President.\" This was for the Robert Morris house in Philadelphia and it is noted that Mr. Morris declined paying it.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. For £22.10.6, to be applied in discharge of the President's and his taxes. Document, charred fragment, laminated, docketed \"Lodged in their Hands to be applied to the settlement of County [ ] parish Levies.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fairfield. Deals primarily with settlement of account and Bond -- Mr. Washington is from home and is his father's other executor -- account against Mrs. Bushrod and herself in regard to furniture -- legacies left by her brother [George Wm. Fairfax] -- obliged for news of her sister Fairfax [Sally Cary Fairfax]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","D.S. 2 pages. Washington relinquishes a former contract in which Tiffin leased Washington's land for 30 lbs. per year. Tiffin agrees to \"... surrender possession [of the tract]--to give up all claim to the wheat now growing on the plantation and to put in all the ground now in Buck wheat and some small spots adjoining in potatoes and Hemp with Rye ...\" Memorandum of an agreement. Signed by Peter Cockrell, for George Augustine Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Agreement for Washington to pay Cockrell one-seventh of the crop yield for acting as overseer \"on his plantation in Berk[e]ley County which will be formed of that which he now occupies and that which Doct. Tiffin resides ...\" Cockrell to care for Negroes, stock, and tools on plantation. Witnessed by Samuel Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends letter and garlick by Gen. Roberdeau--leaves cherries and gooseberries for her--they have taken passage to Barbados--go to Mr. Craufurd's [at Greenwood Md.] to stay until sailing time--Polly's [Blackburn] cough worse--glad [Ann] likes new house--Polly asks for great coat to be sent. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed (Honord by General Robertdeau,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1792] Sept.[20?].","Account for £1.10.6 for smith work, including making \"3 keys for The Staples and ox yoks,\" making knives, putting huks on a locket, putting heels to 2 colters, etc. Autograph document signed, fragment, laminated, docketed \"[ ]mber 9,\" badly charred by fire.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Lisbon. Humphreys was a Revolutionary War hero from Conn. and writer of the \"Hartford Wit.\" He writes to G. Washington's secretary, T. Lear, of his life in Portugal. Sends messages to G. Washington and members of his family. Autograph letter, signed \"D. Humphreys.\" Docketed by Lear on the blank final page--\"From Col. Dav. Humphreys.\"","D.S. 1 page. Clay receives payment for piling 14 cords of wood. Witnessed by H. West. Probably for President Washington's household. Document signed, docketed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Budd agrees to rent from Washington \"the House he now occupies-- my property in Alexandria\" for forty shillings/month. Agreement in force from October 1, 1791, to April 1, 1792.","D.S. 1 page. \"For President's use,\" Coe has supplied various brushes to George Washington's steward, Sam Fraunces. Document signed, docketed, burned. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Francis.\"","List. 2 pages. Rates quality of houses, miles traveled, and ferriage charges. In unknown hand, docketed, \"Believed to be in Genl. Washington's handwriting;\" laminated. This was perhaps done at the time of George Washington's visit to Charleston in 1791.","Manuscript account book of Robert Lewis, rental agent for the President of the United States, 1791-1798.","A.D. 25 pages. Corn account, 1791 for Muddy Hole and the other plantations--corn ground and oats to be planted in 1792, no. of acres per plantation--account of cattle sold, oxen sold, 1791, 1792--seed sown in 1792 in timothy and clover--account of farm and harvesting activities (sides of leather) Oct. 1791--account of seeds and grain in greenhouse loft, Nov. 1791--gardener's account, pork, beef, midlings, quart of rum--amounts of clover and timothy seed needed, bushels per plantation--amount on hand, 1792--mill farm no. of feet of planks, 1791, lbs. of beef mutton, bacon and rum--Nov. 22, 1791, finished the mill--account of hogs, 1791--potato account, 1791--turnips account--4 1/2 doz. candles made--tools delivered--Aug. 1792 del. one barrel of herrings, lbs. of mutton Thos. Green, Gray, monies received--monies expended since the absence of Major Washington, Dec. 15--several pp. of accts. of white workers about Mt. V.: Thomas Mahoney, (house carpenter and joiner), Thomas Green (carpenter), Joseph Davenport (called miller), William Garner, Daniel the Dutchman, tools for Hiland Crow, Boyd for making shoes. All these are dated 1791. Autograph document, silked, entitled \"Muddy Hole Plantation\", not bound, but with bound vols., watermark.","Single blank sheet with GW watermark and note regarding the watermark.","Receipts for hay for the President. 7 partly printed documents, various sizes on verso. The central document is an agreement/receipt between Tobias Lear and William Crouch, the hay dealer. Document is in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge, signed by Lear and witnessed by Dandridge. 4 papers are weight slips for a load of hay naming the buyer as \"Mr. President\" or \"Mr. Washington.\" 2 slips are receipted invoices signed by William Crouch to Lear for 100 bales of rye straw.","Ticket to Ball to be held [in Alexandria] on Feb. 13 to celebrate Birth Night of President. Names of managers printed at bottom. Small piece of stiff paper, printed, name filled in by hand, laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cuyler writes from New York describing celebration of George Washington's birthday. \"... this day is the Anniversary of the hero of America, ships are decorated, guns fired, and publick buildings illuminated ...\" Mentions seeing [Samuel?] Shaw and that Shaw \"has dined with the President and Jefferson ...\"","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. For coopers work on tubs. Possibly for President Washington's household. Document, fragment.","A.D. 1 page. Receipt for payment of \"forty dollars on acct. of the President of the United States.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Peyton agrees to pay Washington \"four shillings/thousand Virginia currency, for two hundred thousand Herrings, to be caught at his Landing (commonly call'd Simpsons)...\" Washington is not to furnish a House for curing the fish.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from \"a winter campaign\" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. A. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Captain Carhart's charges for freight \"of Sundrys to Alexandria\". Various boxes, tubs, and bundles listed and \"2 plowshears.\" Possibly for President Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Chides her for not writing--let her know whether she received smelling bottle--\"your nephew\" can walk, talk, and has cut teeth--she expects another child--tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] the news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, part of a watermark, directed \"Favor Mr. [Tracey ?\"]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]92 May 25.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Scolds her for not writing--glad to hear Polly [Blackburn] is better--she has been sick herself and is afraid she will have to wean her \"sweet boy\"--plan to come see her soon--send one of her people over with a pot and ingredients for yellow pickles and she will send back some young geese. Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Thomas Newton for Cowper and Sexton to George Augustine Washington. Receipt for 10,000 3 foot shingles for Mount Vernon.","A.D. 1 page. For the President of the United States. Bill for glass jar, stone jar, china plates, blue edge salad dishes, black tea pots, chambers, basins, and tumblers. Total due 13.0.0. Receipted by Ann Gallagher. Docketed \"for glass and china\" November 10, 1792. Autograph document, laminated, faded and charred by fire, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Ann Gallagher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Mr. P. Lyons Jr. in Richmond, who does business for John Hopkins, gave for the President some public papers \"which had been funded by you\" -- requests the receipt which was given at the time for the certificates -- please forward it since you must have it. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Not in Writings.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Has a violent fever--Nell has finished the shift body--send word as to what to have her do now. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Honord by N. Craufurd Esqr.,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed \"Receipt for Genl. Washington £105.0.0 Va Currency 1 Oct. 1792,\" laminated, incomplete watermark. Bearer is Mr. [Anthony] Whitting, the President's manager, who is to receive the money due from Lyles's bond to President. See under same date, receipt by A. Whitting for $350.","A.D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Fraunces, steward of George Washington's household, bought 10 pair of hose for £2.5.0 from Jacob Cox. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox. Small fragment of paper, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 337. Receipted by Isaac Streaper for Jacob Cox.","A.D. 1 page. For President Washington. £4.9.10 1/2 for household items, including whisk broom, vineer'd cloathes brush, white wash brush, dusters, dairy brushes, hearth brushes, and paint brushes. Autograph document, charred, laminated, docketed, receipt No. 339. Receipted by Richard Coe.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New York. Incloses letter from President - [Washington's] gracious reception of Buchan's present of the Wallace Box - his kind reception of Robertson himself-President sat for him-his success in this country-sends [miniature] of GW by first opportunity. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Arch. Robertson.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her reluctance at parting from her--Tayloe is married. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.D. 1 page. For £8.10.6 for barrels of sweet potatoes. Made out to Samuel \"Francis,\" the steward of George Washington's house in New York City. Autograph document, laminated, faded and torn.","D. 1 page. Philadelphia. £2.14.0 for 54 w of venison. Torn and charred by fire, laminated, docketed Receipt No. 340, watermark . Receipted by John Cnoff.","One piece. Small printed note, watermark (RP, and FR).By law of this date currency was issued based on the land seized by the Republic. This note reads \"Domaines nationaux. Assignat de dix livres, payable au porteur ...\"","A.L.S. 5 pages. Boston. Informal ltr. about his activities since leaving his hosts in Georgetown ... Smith is a Scottish merchant soon to sail for London, India, and China and return to America hoping then to find business prosperous enough to settle here ...Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerned that her breast is worse -- maybe caused by bad weather -- is sending Burgundy pitch by Jerry and can get flies and blister plaster for her if Burgundy pitch doesn't work -- calomel will help Levina -- eruption on his children cured by calomel -- go to Haywood tomorrow, don't want to take carriage horse and servants -- sends shoes to Joe -- others are cut out and making. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Washington.\"","Two tickets. Two lottery tickets for Peregrine Fitzhugh's Property and Cash Lottery. Signed by Peregrine Fitzhugh, tickets Nos. 2959, 2960 (both tickets on same scrap of paper). The text reads \"This ticket entitles the bearer to such prize as may be drawn against its number; subject to no deduction.\"","Autograph letter signed. Baltimore. Gustavus Scott writes to an unidentified recipient that a Mr. Chase is interested in purchasing Lots No. 20 and 21 near a parcel of land called Belle Hatch or Lux's Land.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lewis has no objection to a road through some of GW's land in Jefferson County.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Barbados. Polly still in poor health--doctor pronounces it Catarrel and gives her bark and steel--they will sail to Charles Town in Carolina and return to Va. from there--Genl. Williams here for health--Judd's twins--staying with Mr. Applewaite and wife, Virginians--place is elegant--has had her hair cut--has a parrot and muslin frock for Kitty Blackburn--intends to bring children all something--Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] and Sally [Sarah Blackburn Craufurd] haven't written--Major [G. A.] Washington's illness--glad she likes Richmond so well. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn\". Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Feb. 24.","A.L.S. 1 page. Barbados. Received his and Nancy's [Blackburn Washington's] letters--had dispaired of hearing from friends in Va.--encloses letter to Nancy from her mother [Christian Blackburn]--have taken passage to S. Carolina--expects \"our Friend Colo. [Wm.] Washington will take us by the Hand if we get to Charles Town.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (C. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Mr. Thomas Bowen requested information through Gallatin on the person who administered on the estate of Mr. George Harrison, formerly of near Alexandria -- President sends following information [evidently inserted in original but missing from this draft]. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Asks Trenton, N.J. merchant Abraham Hunt questions on the President's behalf about colt owned by Mr. Baker -- he seems to suit President's purposes -- head and neck of Mr. Hamilton's horse not well shaped -- Mr. Phillips' horse too expensive. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with corrections in G.W.'s hand, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","An account of numbers of fish (shad and herring) sold, to whom supplied and price--hauling charges--cover has rough notes on amounts of rum drawn out of Hhds. and summary of fish accounts for the year. 5 double sheets with cover of old wallpaper, sewed together, laminated, partly in hand of Anth. Whitting, mutilated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears as 1793 Mar. 26-Ap. [19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Savannah. Just arrived from Barbados--[Polly Blackburn] was better when they left island but cold weather and dampness have made her worse again--they have done all they can for her--remain in Charles Town until May 1. Autograph letter signed, fragment of cover laminated to letter, marked \"Favd. by Mr. Thomson,\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1793] Mar. 26.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To Frederick Green, printer, Annapolis. Run enclosed advertisement in the newspaper 'Maryland Gazette' for the President \"until the Charges thereof amount to Two Dollars\" -- Daniel Grant has the money and will send it as soon as a conveyance is to be had. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by B. Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore. To James Angell, printer, Baltimore. Encloses advertisement which President \"now in this town\" wants inserted in the 'Maryland Journal' newspaper for 3 weeks. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Mar. 30.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him DeBarth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment ... please answer by messenger ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Association has a draft of the same letter.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. President left with him De Barth's bond for 6000 crowns, due today, and gave him power to receive payment -- please answer by the messenger. Autograph letter initial signed, draft, fragment, docketed by Lear. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. L.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Has been very ill from taking the wrong medicine--\"my sweet little cherub\" Thomas B. [Craufurd]--tell her little girls she has missed them--send half a yd. of velvet ribbon for Bracelets. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Receipt for £15.15.0 for 420 bushels of lime \"for the President of the United States.\" Document signed, fragment, burned by fire, laminated, docketed by Lear(?), Receipt No. 383.","A.L. initial S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Declaration sent to Europe now out of De Barth's hands, so President sends duplicate, and De Barth must sign it with witnesses -- President does not question his integrity or honor because of his inability to pay the agreed upon money, for he knows unsettled conditions in France -- also De Barth readily canceled contract to buy land when he was unable to keep it. Autograph letter initial S, draft, docketed by Lear, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mary [Polly Blackburn] is better--Dr. Tracey advises leaving unhealthy climate, and will go to mountains--come to C. Dale instead of R[ippon] Lodge, for \"your Mama, my Mama\" and [Polly ?] will be there--find a music teacher for Kitty [Catherine Blackburn] in Richmond. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked \"Dumfries, June [ ].\" Two postscripts follow, one from M. E. [Polly] B[lackburn] and one from Sarah Scott.","Greenwood. Wishes to see her uncle Bushrod and Aunt Nancy [Ann]--invites them to come see how much little Tommy [Craufurd] has grown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Craufurd. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [June 28]. [postscript to letter of same date, Sarah Blackburn Craufurd to Ann Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Transmits at President's request papers dealing with Colville estate -- Requests transcripts of some accounts dealing with Colville's estate. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Lear.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The horses will await her at Fredericksburg on the 25th--Mary [Polly]much the same--she will try Mrs. Mason's preparation of tar--family well--bring side saddle with her. Autograph letter signed, separate cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L. 1 page. Philadelphia.Regarding Thomas Colville's estate -- received copies of accounts -- received enclosed draught on Col. Hooe -- asks Keith to transmit copy of accounts, to know balance due on Colville's estate -- President thinks Commissioners' decision on compensation to him just. Autograph letter signed, draft, initial S, docketed by Dandridge ?, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Is on her way from Bath--Polly [Blackburn] is better--left Papa [Th. Blackburn] at Sulpher Springs--Polly wishes to go to Greenwood. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1793 ?] Aug. 18. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Polly Blackburn in the West Indies. Hopes she is well--likes Richmond--intends to live with Aunt Nancy \"till I'm as big as you - and longer, if I can't be married.\" Autograph letter signed, fragment, integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1793] [c. Aug.].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Her leaving them has left a void in their lives--[Ann] must come up to District Court with Mr. [Bushrod] W.--exhorts her not to give way to immoderate grief over loss [of sister Polly Blackburn]--her children continue sick--will obtain pattern for [Ann]--Mama [Christian Blackburn] will send down Kitty's spelling book and Jenny B.'s bonnet and great coat--hopes [Ann] will be restored to perfect health--Mother's [Christian Blackburn] spirits are better but fears she'll never really be the same. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Sept. 14,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her to continue taking her medicine--Natt and Sally Craufurd ill with fever--hear nothing from [Nathaniel] Craufurd--she herself is unwell not in body but in the mind--glad Mr. Blair has taken Kitty [As a pupil] and hopes she will apply herself. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Sept. 19. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Sally [Craufurd] afflicted still with ague and fever and hysterics--Anny very ill, and Tommy [Blackburn] has ague and fever at Annapolis and Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] sick at Alexandria--Papa [Thomas Blackburn] will send cows down to her--glad Kitty [Blackburn] is in school--is Jenny in school? Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked (S. Lay). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She has been very sick--apologizes for not being able to get the calicoe for her--doesn't know whether she will be able to come down Christmas --leaves Sally with grandmother [Christian Blackburn]--did [Ann] carry music book and did Kitty [Blackburn] carry her brown stuff petticoat?--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd ill--Sally Forrest lost her child. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Thanks for caps edging and calicoe--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] ill with ague and fever--they have all been sick--Mr. Craufurd has gone home--he will pay for necklace and locket--cautions her against excess of grief--they are trying without success to get [Ann] a servant. Autograph letter signed, laminated, cover laminated to letter, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries Oct [ ],\" incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge Leaves for home day after tomorrow--leaves Mamma [Christian Blackburn] with health much improved--hopes [Ann's] health and spirits are improved, must submit to their great loss [death of Polly Blackburn]--gossip of family and friends--bundle [Ann] sent hasn't come to hand yet--if she can't come Xmas, will send a packet. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. Read of Howell Lewis 18/Shillings on acct of my [missing word] the service of the President U. S. James Butler. Document signed, torn edge, docketed by George Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Has returned [home]--little Nat [Craufurd] still has ague, but is improved--Robert Scott is a fine young man and will be fine acquisition to [Ann's] fireside--admonishes her to raise her spirits. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Sarah Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Papa [Thomas Blackburn] has had attack of St. Antoney's fire in his face but is much better--had letter from [Sarah Craufurd] and her family all sick--hopes Mr. [Bushrod] Washington is over his indisposition. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Letter goes as far as Alex. by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd who goes to races--Mr. C. will go to R[ippon] at Christmas time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, part of cover laminated to letter, directed to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Alex 7 Nov.\", incomplete watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]93 Nov. 5. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends by Mr. Ben Orr the patterns and padlock--Brother [Richard S. Blackburn] goes to Richmond but too cold for little Jane [Blackburn] to go--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will bring her later--dined at Mr. Graham's, pleasant company there--Mrs. Barnes has recovered her senses--Mr. Orr went without letter, so sends it by stage and sends other things by Brother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, cover marked \"Intended to have been sent by Mr. Ben Orr. S.C.\", and \"Stage.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","D.S. 1 page. Col. Washington will please pay John Drake on demand £7.9. ... Washington's acceptance is written below the order and dated Jan. 1, 1794.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Apologies for long delay in writing--insists that has thought often of her and her family and connections and happy hours spent with them--consolations on death of her sister [Polly Blackburn ?]--sorry he hasn't been able to visit Greenwood--hasn't established residence yet, but prefers southern states. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John.\" Date does not appear on original catalog card.","Receipt from Pollard, clerk of Hanover County, Va., for services rendered to David Stuart, administrator of John Parke Custis, deceased. Amount 104 cents.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Her few lines served as a cordial at a time when she needed them--is sending a parcel by Mr. Herbert of Alexa. who goes by stage--happy to hear she goes to G. dale--has a good opinion of healthy air there--will try to come to her--very anxious over her health--sends gingerbread and almond cakes--unable to find comb and brush for her in Richmond--sends pincushions she made--asks after the family--intends to translate a novel for her. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes them a happy new year--thanks for Xmas gifts exchanged--asks her to send more work [sewing ?] for her to do--is glad to let her have any money she needs--neighbor, Mrs. Contee's death--her children--spent a dull Christmas, despite company--send pattern of drawn handkerchiefs. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked by hand \"Jany 1,\" watermarked \"J. Whatman.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Apologies for his apparent neglect of his sister -- his health is good, but he has been very busy -- several planned visits have been thwarted -- will come shortly -- \"I should be happy to have my good old lady (who has been very sick) with me,\" but lacks another horse for carriage. Dated January 17th 1793 in heading, but docketed by Fanny B. Washington as \"From Mr. J. Bassett, January 17th 1794.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed 1794 by Fanny B. Washington, mistakenly dated 1793 in heading. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bassett.\" Date on original catalog card appears 179[4] Jan. 17.","D.S. 1 page. Invites Mr. Lear to dinner on the following Sunday to meet Lord Sheffield, Whitehall. Docketedwith seal to Mr. Lear No. 33 Surry Street.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Sends letter to George Town to be posted by Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd--disappointed she has gone back to [Richmond], wants her to spend summer with her--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] in poor health--her anxiety over him--her children--glad of [Ann's] good reports on Sally. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"[G]eorge Town February 19th,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rhode Island. \"... I am very happy to find you are going to celebrate the President's birth in such stile ...,\". Autograph letter signed, docketed, stamped, seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Sends wagon full of things for her; cabinet, flowers, berries, etc.--sends two cows also--sends butter--will go down [to Richmond?] in March with Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[Ann's] brother [Richard S. Blackburn] still in Philadelphia idling his time, and his family under poor management--sends gifts to Kitty [Blackburn] as an encouragement to improve her writing--sends petticoats to be altered for Kitty. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Annapolis. Unable to procure two books [Ann] had commissioned him to get--Brother Richard still in Phila., and shows no inclination to go home. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. They have purchased a horse, so she needn't send one up--[Christian Blackburn] and Aunt Brown will set out for Richmond early next month--he himself intends to go down about the first of May. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 March 27.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Written at the President's direction thanking him for information about box shipped by Mr. Lear and letter forwarded from Lear -- asks Greenleaf to direct his friend in New York to send the box to Philadelphia, taking care to convey it safely as it contains glass -- President wishes him to call when he comes to Philadelphia to receive a sum of money on Mr. Lear's account. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge and in a later hand \"Written on Genl Washington's watermarked paper,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L. 1 page. President is busy reading a number of bills this afternoon -- will Mr. Greenleaf call at 8:00 tomorrow for breakfast instead of visiting this evening? Written in 3rd person, integral cover, docket, G.W.'s watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\" Date from docketing; on original catalog card appears as [1794][June 5] Thursday 1/2 past 2 o'clock.","After returning from a surveying expedition in Reading Pennsylvania, Andrew Elliott wrote this scathing letter to Thomas Mifflin about Washington's policies relating to Native Americans.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Sends Rutherford the desired information on Mr. Mien -- enclosed were copies of 2 letters from a member of Congress from Maryland, which Rutherford can trust -- the President has little time to spend on such requests. Autograph letter signed, Contemporary copy(?), docketed, incomplete watermark (G.W.'s). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distressed over [Ann's] health--advises her to go to Norfolk as doctor advises--will see her at R[ippon] Lodge in Aug. and go with her to Sulphur Springs or Uncle [Elzey ?]--mustn't stay in \"that sickly hole Richmond\"--promise not to tell Mamma [Christian Blackburn] of her illness--will bring her two little boys down to cheer up [Ann's] health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"4 July '94,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Concern over [Ann's] health--denies she and her husband enjoy scandal, but rest of Prince George [County, Md.] does--comments on uncertain conveyance of mail by stage--desires her to bring her hat to her [at Rippon Lodge] when she comes--talks of her neighbors who enquire after [Ann]--her husband [Nath. Craufurd] very ill with ague and fever--will meet her at R[ippon] Lodge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"July 11,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L. 1 page. Board of Agriculture, Whitehall. If Sir John Sinclair sends a set of the Reports, transmitted to the Board of Agriculture giving accounts of husbandry in counties of the Kingdom, will Mr. Peacey revise them, thus contributing to improvement of agriculture? Autograph letter, in 3rd person.","D.S. 1 page. Henry Lee of Richmond is \"held and firmly bound unto Bushrod Washington his Executors,\" etc. for sixteen hundred pounds.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. Longs to see her--sends Frank down for her and the little girls--lose no time in coming. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Distress over Frank's return without her, and especially over her indisposition--hopes she will be able to come back with Mr. Craufurd on Sunday--sends letter which Frank went off and forgot--Nat [Nathaniel Craufurd, Jr.] very ill--he desires Aunt Nancy [Ann] will bring him plumbs and cake--much obliged for the books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Aug. 11,\" and instructions in S. Craufurd's hand, \"Mr. Brundige will be so kind as to send these letters for Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Washington as soon as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. The Exchange, Fauquier County. He, wife and sick children are at the Exchange for healthy air -- hasn't written or heard from her since recent trip to Mt. Vernon -- will try to visit again shortly -- encloses letter from Mrs. Bassett. [See letter of Aug. 15, 1794, B.C. Bassett to Frances Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, and redirected cover, docketed by F. Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Mrs. Trutton (?) is moving from Mrs. Washington's house, hasn't paid rent due -- she has rented, or sublet, the rest of her time there to Mr. Dobbin, who agrees to stay there for some time if she will agree to paint and stop the roof leaks. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Fanny Washington, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fauquier. Tells of illness of husband John and children -- dangers as they traveled along road to Fauquier, pursued by mad hog -- mentions 4 children. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. C. B.\" [Enclosed with letter of Aug. 13, 1794, John Bassett to Frances Washington].","A.L.S.  2 pages. Eltham. Bettsy [wife?] has been very ill all summer, but has lately been revived by the copious use of wine and bark -- advises Fanny not to go to town in middle of summer, because of ague and fever -- brother John and family went up country to Mr. Robert Lewis's for their health -- Mrs. Lyons ill. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Frances Washington, mutilated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Burwell Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: the estate of Col. Richard Henry Lee ... comments on general distribution of the estate ... suggests that either he (WAW) or Corbin W-n undertake the guadianship of Cassius and Francis Lee ... both to be sent to Georgetown Academy for the time being. Autograph letter signed, integral cover addressed to W.A.W. Haywood. Name on original manuscript appears as \"William A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To Reverend George Smith, Minister at Galston, Scotland. Encloses letters answering Smith's queries to the President relating to affairs of Wm. Hunter, Jr. deceased. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, watermark (J.G.C.). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Ill health and business prevented his going to visit her or even writing -- he is even unable to return to Mr. Robert Lewis's [The Exchange, Fauquier County] for Mrs. Bassett -- expresses affection for Fanny and her children, telling her they have an \"excellent pattern\" in her, while she has \"the best of guides, an amiable and benevolent heart.\" Autograph letter signed, separate cover, laminated, watermark (crown over GR).","A.L.S. 1 page. This letter will introduce an old acquaintance--hopes she is riding out on horseback by now--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] has no return [of her illness]. Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark incomplete (part of quartered shield). Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","Receipt, to Joseph Litty [?], 1794 October 22. John D. Blanchard to Enoch Skinner, 1794 October 23. Receipt, The escort troop of horse for the prisoners to Philadelphia to John Dickey, 1794 October 23. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to Samuel Thompson, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Marshall David Lenox to George Smith, 1794 October 24. Receipt, Captain Blanchard and Company to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, to Andrew Steel, 1794 October 27. Receipt, John D. Blanchard to John Morrison, 1794 October 27. Receipt, Samuel Wheeler and David C. Claypoole to Philip Sossler and Mary Sossler, 1794 October 27. Receipt, received of Arthur Price, 1794 October 28. Receipt, Captain Blanchard to J. Hake [?], 1794 October 28. Receipt, Jonathan Miller, 1794 October 29","N.S. 1 page. \"The Hide sent I allow you Six shillings for. but as I do not know what sort of Leather will best suit you. I wish you to call yourself \u0026 make choise. or send a person for you.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. She couldn't write from Geo. Town because Sally Forrest's child was ill whole time she was there-don't bother sending old Anabella, for she has decided to have Mrs. Brown [as midwife]--her 3 servant girls will all lay in soon so she will be almost without servants--looks forword to seeing her at end of next month--her children send love--Mr. Tracy is here and [offers her his piano forte ?]. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Glad to hear of her returning health--will come soon to visit her at her new abode--will try to execute her commissions--tell [daughter Sally] she shall have a new frock with sash and pocketbook--Mr. Walker brought them all gifts from Phila.--old Mrs. Craufurd dead--\"Our uncle\" in Geo. Town has very elegant furnishings--will accompany her there for visit in Spring--send some books for Mr. [Nathaniel] Craufurd to read while she is lying in--direct [letters] by stage near Bladensburg as most certain way. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. They are well--mortified Papa [Th. Blackburn] didn't come to see them on his trip to George Town--hasn't received letter he wrote--will look for her at end of month--news of neighbors--Mrs. Craufurd died. Autograph letter signed, separate piece of cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 8,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]94 Dec. 5.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Mrs. H - Y's rude conduct--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd thanks her for watch piece--will send her prices of damask, etc.--Charles Lee a ladies' man--Mr. and Mrs. Thornton--thanks for little cap [for baby]-- fears she and child won't live, but is reconciled to her fate--begs for book to read during her lying in, for \"its such a lonesome time.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Dec. 15,\" watermark incomplete (H[?]). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Parliamentary act. Printed document, 1 page. \"An act to continue the Laws now in Force for regulating the Trade between the Subjects of His Majesty's Dominions and the Inhabitants of the Territories belonging to the United States of America, so far as the same relate to the Trade and Commerce carried on between this Kingdom and the Inhabitants of the Countries Belonging to the said United States.\" George III, Regis.","Philadelphia, Printed broadside document full sheet George Washington in a proclamation set aside February 19, 1795, a day of Thanksgiving. Addressed on the verso to the Rev. Mr. Newell.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Wishes them all a happy new year--hopes to see her little girl [Sally] in April if she lives--mother [Christian Blackburn] is with her, consoles her in her present gloomy situation--her two little boys, Nathaniel and Tom--thanks her and Kitty [Blackburn] for the sash--will inform her of any changes in her situation. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Jan. 12.","A.L.S. 1 page. Norfolk. She is now at home, wishes to see her Aunt Nancy [Ann] and Uncle Bushrod [Washington]. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Back home after staying with Sally [Brown ?]--stayed in George Town 10 days due to little Christian's illness--glad Kitty [Blackburn] reads to Mr. Wyth's wife--wishes the old gentleman [Wyth] would teach her some geography. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked to go by \"Stage,\" postmarked \"Dumfries [ ],\" watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 Feb. 22.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dumfries. Came here but found her sister had left for water side--will follow her, distressed over her condition---all at Rippon Lodge are well. Autograph letter signed, cover laminated to letter, laminated, postmarked ([ ] March 22), directed by \"Stage,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Feeling very low--tobacco lost when tobacco house was blown down, mare lost her foal, and their \"great relation\" demands payment of principal of a sum--expects ruin--the harder her husband works, the more fortune seems against him--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] sends love and will write a letter to her. Autograph letter signed, (incomplete), laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Insists since her debility is coming on, she should go to the Springs or another healthy climate, even if she will be away from Mr. [Bushrod] Washington for a while--will go with her if it suits--Tommy [Blackburn] very ill, must leave and go elsewhere--Kitty [Blackburn] got home safely--should she put apricots in box and send them by stage? Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]95 June 16.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Fears [Ann] has had another bilious attack--neighborhood has been very social--old Tracey has left people in vicinity in the lurch, and they are not longer fond of him--Mary [the baby] has been very ill--she looks much like their departed [sister] Polly--other children well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by \"Stage,\" postmarked by hand \"Geo Town June 29,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Printed document signed, 1 page. Revenue inspectors form (July 8, 1795) Providence, R.I., No. 1133, Ship George Washington. \"I certify, that Brown and Francis have imported according to the Law, in the Ship George Washington from Canton, One Chest of Tea, marked as per Margin.\" Signed William Barton, Inspector of the Revenue.","A.L.S. 1 page. Studley, Hanover County, VA. Mentions Fanny's approaching marriage to [Tobias] Lear -- invites them to come to Studley to visit -- [Mrs. Lyons was Fanny's aunt. She was married to Judge Peter Lyons, and the sister of Col. Burwell Bassett]. Autograph letter signed, docketed by F. Washington, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Lyons.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] July 12.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood Park. Much obliged for her present--thank Mamma [Christian Blackburn] for tamarinds--glad [Mamma] is going to Bath for health--little Mary [Craufurd] very ill and emaciated--will dry peaches for her--afraid Mamma didn't like her cherries for she gave them away. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. [Ann's] letter relieved her of anxieties over parent [Christian Blackburn]--[Mary] much improved; thinks she will live--glad to hear her Brother [Richard] and Sister Judith are coming to visit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, postmarked by hand \"Aug. 7,\" directed by \"Stage,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1795 Aug. [7]?","A.N.S. 1 page. Richmond City. Requesting payment of debt to James Beckwith in the settlement of Arthur Lee's estate. With executor's note of acceptance, signed by Wm. Aug. Washington and Corbin Washington, Aug. 24, 1795.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Informs his brother that he is intending to visit Mt. Vernon and requests that he collect John Ariss' rent. Mentions his mothers health, she is now in Culpepper. Will take Judy and Harriott Washington with him to MV. Judy sends a present of two night caps. Integral cover (mutilated).","A.D.S. 1 page. Received £475.10.1 for President, specifying how much was received in bank notes, French crowns, silver coin, and gold coin. [This is for rents collected by Lewis for Washington; see letter of same date, Robert Lewis to George Washington.] Autograph document signed, docketed by R. Lewis.","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood Park. Can't be at Rippon Lodge until Oct. 10th--expects [Ann] to spend next summer with them [at Greenwood]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Sept. 30,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Unable to come to Rippon Lodge right away--will wait and come down with Sally [Sarah Craufurd]--sends Judy the things she wants; fears her health will be no better til after delivery. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (obscured). Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Arrived here after horrid ride by Stage--everyone here well--Brother [Richard Scott Blackburn] expected tomorrow--his youngest christened Judith Ball--will send patterns  and padlock by first opportunity--papa [Thos. Blackburn] never received books [Ann] sent him. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. C.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. News of death of Judy Blackburn [wife of Richard S.]--she was delivered ten days ago of twins--one is dead--break news to Nancy [Ann Washington] and Sally [Sarah Craufurd] as gently as possible--he has disguised [his hand writing] on direction as well as he could. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked by hand \"Dumf. 22th Oct.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington. -Mr. Philips, a gentleman from England, wants to see the seat at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should show him attentions and activities. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Announces Juda's [Judith Blackburn] death--one of her infants died before her--her dying request that Nancy [Ann] take Jenny--children well--[Thomas Blackburn] still lame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795] Oct. 25.","Account book, A.D.S. 9 pages. \"Account of Toll Grain Received at Mill Brook mill ...\" An account of wheat, corn, rye, and buckwheat received. On cover: \"Betty Lewis Mill Brook 2d Apriel 1796.\" Autograph document signed, bound.","A.L.S. 1 page. Oaks. Will leave tomorrow morning--entreats her to keep up her spirits and follow Dr. Horner's advice. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joseph, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. [Nath.] Craufurd arrived and gave news of them--have Dr. McClurg's advice for Tommy's [T. Blackburn, Jr.] illness and charge it to him--try to keep Tommy in good company--his leg grows worse, will keep him from visiting them this fall or winter--books she sent him by Smocks stage didn't arrive--compliments to \"the elder Mrs. Washn.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Glad her health improves--enquired about books she sent him by stage but can learn nothing--her brother will give her news of their present situation. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge encloses is $55. to pay duty on a pipe of wine for the President -- asks to be informed when this letter arrives safely. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, laminated, in a later hand \"from GW's secy paying for wine,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","Manuscript copy. D. 3 pages. Washington leaves his wife, Frances (Fanny Bassett), 1/4 of his plantation and stock. To son George Fayette, part of a tract in Berkeley County; 1000 acres of land \"situated in the district set apart for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia line on the Ohio River;\" and his gold watch. To son Charles Augustine, the remaining land in Berkeley Co. and 1000 acres of the above land on Ohio River. To daughter [Anna] Maria, 666 2/3 acres of the Ohio River land, a lot in Alexandria, 4 lots in Fredericksburg, and 2 male slaves (Gabriel and Frederick). All 3 children receive 1/4 of GAW's plantation, stock, etc. Other bequests 10 pounds annually to be paid \"to my Negro Charles\" and frees Charles at Frances' death or remarriage. To \"my young friend George W.P. Custis my silver hilted Sword.\" To George Washington: \"I return the golden headed cane which I received from him. I request him to accept of my grey riding Horse and new saddle and bridle as the last testimonial of my most grateful and affectionate regard for him.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1795]. Witnesses: J. Dandridge, Burwell Bassett, C.P. Lyons, M.W. Dandridge.","A.L.S. 1 page. Eleanor Custis regrets that she was not at home when Mrs. Wolcott came. She relates that her grandmother [Martha Washington] gave her the present and the lock of hair. She expresses her thanks for them and extends her wishes for the happiness of the Wolcotts. Date on catalog card is c. 1795.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Glad she and Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] health is good--he himself is better but feels his constitution declining--thanks for their attention to Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]; hopes their watchful eye has put end to his disapation--never received Mr. [Bushrod] W[ashington's] letter--sorry venison was bad--Fowler Wood has left, and they don't get even a duck--will send for Kitty [in Md.] when weather permits. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries Jan. 12.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Inquires what money is necessary for Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.'s] expenses--Tommy wrote Nancy [Ann Washington] had loaned him money--encloses 2 notes on Alexa. bank--inform him if he receives money--Kitty [Blackburn] just returned from Maryland. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"postpaid\" in Blackburn's hand, postmarked \"[ ] Jan. [ ],\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with integral address panel. Saw Hill. Apologizes for not answering his letter sooner and gives explanation. Discusses sale of land versus keeping it. Discusses his opinion on the Vindication of Edmund Randolph, George Washington, and his administration.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes that Washington will not lease forever his lot in Alexandria, and will sell only for high cash price -- suggests Summers should make his best offer for it, and President will consider it. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. D.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. President will not dispose of advertised lands until September -- but he will receive offers now altogether or separately. Autograph document signed, draft, docketed by Dandridge, fragment of G.W.'s watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","L. 1 page. President Washington has instructed Dandridge (his secretary) to inform the Secretary of War that he agrees with the ideas of the enclosed papers. [There is no knowledge what was in those papers]. Also recommendation for troop movement. Letter, unsigned, on GW watermark paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Dandridge.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Whitehall. Says Americans \"cruelly persecuted many worthy and respectable men\" during the war, but \"that is now past.\" Offers best wishes for his happiness in America, and that \"it may long enjoy the benefits of the Presidency of Washington, whose great character and virtues alone could have preserved order in an infant state, composed of such heterogenous and ungovernable radicals.\" Discusses war with France and other international affairs.","Diary. A.D. 53 pages, including backs of covers. No longer bound together. Mostly a day by day of happenings on his plantations--crops, sales of fish, plowing, burning brush, clearing ground, etc.--trip to Mt. Vernon with [Rental] money for G.W., and expenses along way--at Mount Vernon \"flattered [Wm.] Pearce [manager] extremely with his good management.\"--visits of relatives and friends--prices paid for various goods--fishing--payment of accounts for the president--elections at court house--\"Visited Mrs. Haney who lays ill, and wrote her Will agreeable to her request...\" [distant kinswoman of G.W.'s - see letter dated June 26, 1796, Writings, XXXV, 99]--death and burial of Mrs. Haney--news of the Jay treaty--collecting [rents] and paying debts for G.W.--birth of a daughter June 18 and death a month later--detailed bargain with Mr. Fisher \"to new Iron\" a wagon--July 6, \"Gave the negroes a holliday.\" Autograph document, bound volume, first pages of book torn out. Date on original catalog card appears [1796][Mar.]28-July 18.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hannah writes to her son about his sister's poor health, plans to see him in Dumfries, also writes about other family members - his brother, wife and their youngest child. Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bloomsbury Square. Congratulations to his brother on his recent marriage to Eliza Parke Custis. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Petersburg, West Hill. Bolling discusses their approaching marriage in courtly terms (\"When I reflect that I am favored by you with a partiality ....\") -- Jack Stith, who is delivering the letter to Sarah, was refused in his amour with Miss Tabb -- Bolling sends Sarah a \"Pocket Book\" as a gift and \"small proof of my unceasing attention to you\" and mentions several of \"Sisters Stith\". The couple was married in August 1796 -- Sarah was a daughter of Laurence Washington of Digby on Chotank Creek, distantly related to George Washington -- this Laurence is mentioned in Washington's will as a friend and acquaintance \"of my Juvenile years.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, marked \"favoured by Mr. Stith.\"","Pencil sketch of George Washington by Benjamin Henry Latrobe cut from a sketchbook. Note with sketch reads \"Sketch of Genl. Washington stolen at Mount Vernon while he was looking to discover a distant vessel in the Potomac in which he expected some of his friends from Alexandria. taken from a sketch book of my father's, date 1796.\" Letter of provenance accompanying sketch says the inscription was written by Julia Latrobe who gave it to her grand-nephew Latrobe Weston. (Letter A-1104).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Haywood. Requests final statements on his executorship accounts for the estates of Dr. Lee and Colo. R[ichard] H[enry] Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A balance sheet showing debits and credits of W.A.W. ... Nicholas Muse, James Park, Richard Henry Lee's estate, Henry W-n are names appearing on debit side ... Muse, Sanford, appear on credit side ...See also 1796-1797 W.A.W. in account with same firm.","D.S. 1 page. An entirely manuscript check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria, to John Thomas (Tommas) or bearer for $200. Signed by \"William Pearce for George Washington, Esqr.\" Document signed, fragment, canceled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. -introduction of Mr. Potts, a gentleman lately from England-wants to visit the Seat of the President--the residence of the man whose fame all Europe acknowledge-any civilities shown him and Mr. Milburn (his companion) will pleasing and acknowledged. Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Alexandria, to Hannah Washington in Bushfield. Corbin writes to his mother about business affairs, travel, and the health of his family.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Richmond, to Porter in Alexandria.  With much wit, Bushrod explains how he has been too busy with \"Law and politicks\" to write. He urges Porter to visit him and also mentions business/legal matters involving Mr. Payne, Mr. Cole, and Mr. Brackenridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 4 pages. An inventory of the estate of George Augustine Washington including a list of \"Stock and Utensils on his Farm in Fairfax County\" appraised and to be divided equally between Washington's wife, Fanny Bassett, and children, Charles Augustine, George Fayette and Anna Maria. Also, a list of books and the \"disposition of Major Washington's Estate agreeably to his Will.\"","Printed broadside. \"Good farm\" land for sale in County of Rutherford, District of Morgan, state of North Carolina. Describes the climate, what is being grown now, the inhabitants, the wood, the roads, mills. The Broad River flows into the center of the county and can be used for navigation. Thought to relate to Washington's estate.","A.D. 1 page. Account for taxes on land. Autograph document, burned fragment only, laminated. On reverse is receipt signed by John Sheppard, dated April 11, 1798, for full amount.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of William Augustine Washington with Henderson, Ferguson and Gibson. Balance sheet ... Nicholas Muse, Henry W-n, Richard Henry Lee estate, John Ashton, James Park on debit side, John, Nicholas and James Muse, Patrick Sanford on credit side ...","A.N.S. 1 page. \"Received 20th January 1797 from Mrs. Betty Lewis 1 Green Hide... 19/3 for G. Heiskell.\"","D.S. 1 page. Account with Patrick Callahan as miller for G.W. Includes herring, flour, beef, etc. supplied by G.W. and cash paid him as part of his hire as miller - £52.8.0 balances out.","Receipt. A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $30. on account of \"my hire\" [as miller for G.W.] Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 379, 1797 Feby. 17th Patrick Callahan for £9. to acc. of his hire.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Dandridge writes at Washington's direction, returning any testimonials and letters which had been presented to the President in Barton's behalf. Autograph letter signed, Draft, docketed by Dandridge, G.W.'s watermark. Name on original catalog card appears as \"B. D.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to advancing pay and money owed to John Kelly for work. Signed by Thomas Kennedy with return note signed by J. Gilpin.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. In regards to pay for Jack Ridgeway. Signed by Thomas Kennedy. Reverse side note records pay to Ridgeway.","A.N.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Potomac River Company. Note to pay James Montgomery, signed by John Templeman. Reverse side note says payment was received, Alexandria, April 28, 1797.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond to Hannah Washington, Bushfield. Distressed over health of his niece--hopes she will be spared to them [probably Mary Lee Washington, b. 1795 - d. 1827, daughter of his brother Corbin]--\"She is the picture of two beloved angels\"--business with Col. [Wm. A.] Washington--pay Mr. Rice for horse bought of him--Nancy [wife, Anne Blackburn Washington] will be delighted to send her all of her books. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] April 1797\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]97 April 4.","A.N.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Note to pay William Mills. Signed by John Templeman.","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for two pounds for knitting seine twine into a centre for a Seine. Autograph document signed, in hand of Anderson, fragment, laminated, docketed \"No. 381\", Rect. 7 April 1797 [L?] Caywood for Kniting a Siene £2.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Matildaville. Potomac River Company.  Note to pay William Compton. Signed by Frederick Laffler (?) and John Templeman. Reverse note shows paid in full on May 15, 1797.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Itemized list for receipt of payment. Joseph Gilpin, William Hartshorne.","A.D.S. 1 page. Potomac River Company. Receipt for payment to John Leary for three barrels beef and three barrels pork. Payment received from Thomas Kennedy. Signed with mark of John Leary.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Two [slaves] have run away, one breaking down a door where he was confined--ring leader is Bill who is influenced by his mother--hopes she and papa [who evidently owns the mother] won't let her off this time for \"I believe she has a desire to ruin us if she possibly can\"--requests Papa's [T. Blackburn] help in bringing them back, for it ruins them, losing them at this busy time. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Receipt for $17.06. Autograph document signed, laminated, No. 387 endorsed receipt, badly faded.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. Relates to the settlement of the co-partnership account with Butler. Col. Washington is also concerned with a joint bond given to a Mr. William L. Lee.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Marlbro. Denies her last letter was cold, altho it had melancholy note--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] will go down to [Alexandria] soon, and she herself plans to visit [Ann] too--Sally [Offitt Craufurd] will write; she looks badly, hopes smallpox will be of value to her delicate frame. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Mr. Seton, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Frestel, the tutor of G.W. Lafayette, writes a friendly, affectionate letter on behalf of himself and George on eve of departure for France -- they send regards to her brother and grand parents. Autograph letter signed, written in French, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. Frestel.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £323.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed by John Sowers. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff Joseph Longacre as the result of a suit brought by Thomas Harrison, William Wilson and Co. Document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by John Sowers.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Reid must have been a client. Bushrod instructs him in the correct procedure for serving a decree on the defendants in an unidentified suit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, (Richmond Postal Mark).","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Account with Vowells for 22 1/2 bushels flaxseed delivered to them and received in exchange 26 3/4 bushels salt. Autograph document signed, laminated, endorsed on back \"No. 48.\"","Printed and holograph document, signed. 1 page. Robert Lewis binds himself unto John and George Lewis\" ... to the Estate of Fielding Lewis deceased in the just and full sum of\" 498 pounds. However, if Robert Lewis pays 249 pounds by January 1, 1799, the bond is considered fulfilled. Note on verso: \"To a Negroe you sold in Stafford County belonging to/F[rom] Lewis's Estate.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Bushrod writes to \"My dear friend\" and closes with greetings \"affectionately to Mrs. P.\" but the addressee is otherwise not made clear. He answers several queries concerning various legal cases, posed to Bushrod either in a series of letters or in one long unanswered -- includes Mr. Breckenridge's opinion on a horse sold to Ingraham by Lewis -- adds a postscript \"Did you ever read such a gloomy letter?\" after noting that his wife would have added her own greetings but that the letter was being written in his office. Autograph letter signed, docketed, in a later hand is \"Nephew and principal heir of Genl. Washington judge of the Supreme Court of the United States lately deceased,\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 Jan. 10. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","D.S. 1 page. Bond.  Fulton agrees to pay Mrs. Washington, widow of George Augustine Washington, thirty-five pounds \"... upon the first day of January next ensuing [1799] ... for the hire of a Negro Man named Reuben for one year ...\" Frances Bassett Washington (Lear) died in 1796 so it is unclear who this document is really intended for, or if the date is incorrect.","A.D. 2 pages. List by name and purchase price of twelve Negroes purchased by George Lewis (10), John Lewis (1) and C.[harles?] Carter (1). Note on verso reads: \"Mr. Ferrell will deliver you some bonds belonging the [Betty Lewis] Estate. The Receipts [ ] of the Estate in hands Mr. B. Parke [signed] J. Lewis.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed on back, marked \"No. 47\", laminated. A bill for one hogshead. Receipted by Thos. Vowell.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £12.7.6 for restuffing two sofas, repairing frames, castors. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed, laminated, incomplete watermark. Receipted by Geo. Taylor and co.","Account. D.S. 1 and a quarter page. List of blacksmithing services provided by Grymes for Lewis. Total owed Grymes: £10, 11 shillings. Document, docketed.","Account. D. 1 page. Hansford, a blacksmith, lists services provided to Lewis, George Washington's nephew, who lived in the Fredericksburg area. Total owed Hansford: £1 17 shillings 1 pence. Document, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood. Writes to ask Fitzgerald to consult with Edmund Lee over terms of James Thompson's proposals for buying wheat crop from William Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, \"Favrd by Mr. J. Thompson\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. A. Washington.\" [Fitzgerald was prominant merchant in Alexa. and formerly an aid to G.W. in Revolution].","A.L.S. 1 page. Discusses inclement weather, trying to get from Alexandria to Westmoreland, voyage, illness of unidentified person, possibly sister. Corbin Washington letter to brother Bushrod Washington.","A.D. 1 page. Account of Joseph Simpson's, bonds, notes, etc., some in favor of George Stovin. Autograph document, silked, docketed \"B. Taylor's acct.\" Date on original catalog card appears 1798 [May] 3.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield. Corbin writes his apologies for not writing more often and says that \"the circumstances of my family have shut me out from all information, and rendered me entirely dependant on my friends for now and then a gleam of light\" -- while professing to be apolitical, he recognizes that private happiness depends on proper functioning of \"the great public machine\" -- his wife recovers her health -- the Leeton family arrived in good health. Autograph letter signed, docketed by Lee (?), integral cover, laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 May 13.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for £10.0.0 for house rent from Feb. 14-[May 14th] at £40 per annum. Autograph document signed, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington, watermark.","D. 1 page. Bill for £1.1.1/2 for 6 1/2 yds. of painted cloth. Document, fragment, charred by fire, laminated, docketed by B. Washington \"J. Thompson pd. [ ] a charge of a fee for [ ]\" incomplete watermark.","Bond. A.D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington for £156.12.6, signed by Warner Washington and John Washington, and witnessed Griffin Taylor. Warner had been in the custody of Sheriff George Noble as the result of a suit brought by Charles McThurston. Autograph document signed, signed by Warner and John Washington, witnessed by Griffin Taylor, incomplete watermark.","Letter, 2 pages. To Lawrence Lewis, Rich Woods. Postpones the payment of a debt in full. Asks Lewis to send \"the picture up, by the first opportunity.\" Integral cover. (This Lawrence Washington may be the son of Samuel by his last wife).","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Nelly writes to McHenry about yellow fever in Philadelphia and the standard that she commissioned for a volunteer dragoon in Alexandria.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rippon Lodge. Couldn't write earlier because of Aunt Ballett's illness--gave Dickey [Richard S. Blackburn] the bill which he will inclose to Mr. [Bushrod] Washington--[letter] very faded and hard to decipher]. Autograph letter signed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\" Date on original catalog card appears [17]98 [Sept. 8 ?].","Manuscript copies of excerpts from two letters about the Quasi-War with France, supposedly provided to Alexander Hamilton circa September 1798. The first letter is from George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 9 September 1798. The second is from George Cabot to Timothy Pickering, 27 September 1798.","D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Denman and Co. in Philadelphia, makes this receipt for £57.18.9 received from Clement Biddle for blankets; signed by Matthew Kean for the maker, Denman and Co. The blankets were for Washington. Document signed, fragment, in hand of T. Lear.","Bill. D.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. A receipted bill in the amount of $152.13 for a library bookcase for Gen. Washington and 282 feet of casing. Receipted by John Douglass. Document signed, in unknown hand.","Bill. D. 1 page. A receipted bill for $11.23 (or £ 11.23.0) for a picture frame 16 feet 4 inches -- made out to Clement Biddle \"for Genl. Washington\" by John McEllwee, and the receipt signed by John Rorke. Document, fragment, in hand of John Rorke. Date on original catalog card appears [1798] [Dec. 19].","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses $50 bill received, for tobacco, and requests him to pay her tax at court today--just paid Mr. B. Lee £10 for folder--this is last of her [money]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Mrs. H. Washington 1798,\" marked \"Hon'd by Mr. B. Lee,\" laminated. Date on original catalog card appears [1798]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Praising their mutual friend, George Washington. In this letter, the Earl of Buchan mentions that his nephew, David Erskine, is travelling to America and plans to visit Mount Vernon. Integral cover.","L. 2 pages. Tayloe writes to Secretary of War James McHenry that he is honored by President's late appointment of him, but prefers to delay decision of acceptance -- he will pay personal respects to war office. Docketed 'Mount Vernon, 6th Feby. '99 from His Excy. Genl. Washington with my reply 22d. Feby.' Letter, a true copy, teste by Wm. Holburne, incomplete watermark (1794).","A business letter giving Webb information on sending the money he owes, Lawrence further expresses that he has taken Mrs. Webb's advice and had married Eleanor Parke Custis, stating his happiness with his wife.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Powel writes to say she paid James McAlpin's bill for Bushrods black satin robe -- she hopes Mrs. Anne Blackburn Washington's health has improved -- she is glad Bushrod was at the wedding of Nelly Custis and Lawrence Lewis, and says \"I was certain that when Mrs. Washington found the thing inevitable she would act with propriety, indeed from all I can learn she has every Reason to approve her Grand-Daughter's choice.\" -- Powel agrees with Bushrod on the deplorable state of the Southern roads, especially those of Maryland -- the elopement of Maria Bingham (a child of 15) with a French count was shocking -- shares news of Philadelphia people -- mentions \"your excellent Mother's\" sorrows [at death of Corbin Washington ?]. Autograph letter signed, retained copy, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Greenwood. She and sister [Nancy] enjoy a weeks holiday--tries to progress in her lessons, begins French--mentions children [brothers] who send love to Aunt Nancy and Uncle Bushrod. Autograph letter signed, part of a cover laminated to letter, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha Point Pleasant. Recommends 6 men from this county as officers in the lately established army -- [included is a separate sheet docketed \"Thos. Lewis June 14, 1799, containing names of 6 men recommended by Lewis,\" in another hand]. See also 1799 June 14, W. H. Cavandish to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"June 14\" on a separate sheet (see below), laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Kanawha County. See 1799 June 13, Thomas Lewis to James McHenry. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Sends names of men who seek military commissions ...","Check from the Bank of the United States. Signed by John Nicholson paid to Mr. James Andrews or Bearer, Amount $944.15. Mr. Nicholson was one of the founders of the bank.","Purchase note. A Ninety Day Sight Note issued by Charles Alders' Co., Madeira, on September 20, 1799, to William T. Smith of Philadelphia for £84 British Sterling, directed to Tobias Lear on the account of George Washington on Nov. 14, 1799 and the amount recorded in his cash memoranda book of the same day.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Lear writes this follow up letter because no answers were received to earlier letters ordering 2 pipes of wine -- does Pintard have any in this country? -- if so, send some immediately as the General's wine supply is depleted and Washington only wants wine of superior quality. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed by Lear, enclosed in letter to Elias Boudinot, laminated, watarmark (1794). Not in Writings. [See draft of letter to Elias Boudinot, same date, on reverse of this letter].","A.L.S.  1 page. Greenwood. Looks forward to receiving her for a visit--sorry for Mamma [Christian Blackburn] having so much to fatigue her at her time of life. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Joe, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","Account, Document signed, 1 page. Though it is now in two pieces, amount due Lear is $42.24. Signed by Lear as being correct.","A.L.S. 1 page. A Letter-account itemizing the amount due Lear for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. $234.39 is the amount totaled up. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Swan, P. M. General.\"","A.L.S. 1 page and A.N.S. 1 page.  Autograph letter signed, a receipt for the sum of $234.39 being the pay for forage and subsistence for Sept.-Oct., 1799. Also in folder, note of receipt signed by Lear, \"Received of Caleb Swan PM Genl. The sum of two hundred and thirty four 39/100 dollars, being my pay...\"","A.L. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lear writes to Pintard that Mr. Alder from Madeira has sent 2 pipes of wine to General Washington, to be picked up in Philadelphia -- payment by draft has been made -- nevertheless, Washington will accept 1 pipe of Pintard's offered wine from his private store in this country, provided it is still of the best quality after being imported six years ago. Autograph letter, draft, docketed by Lear, watermarked. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Congratulations on her birthday--worried over Mr. Washington's cough--Mamma [Christian Blackburn] has left--her little boys, David, Bushrod and George--Mr. Magruder's failure for 500,000 dollars--Major De Butts sails for Italy--received books from her and will take good care of them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover with several messages written on the cover, laminated, directed \"to be left at the Cross Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Cordial letter of acknowledgment for two pipes of Madeira wine which had just arrived. Expresses Mrs. Washington's appreciation for a gift of two boxes of citron.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Impending death of George Washington--\"I think he cannot survive through the night\"--come and bring Mrs. Law if possible--Dr. Craik, Dr. Dick, and Dr. Brown are here.","Letter from Tobias Lear to Burgess Ball, December 15, 1799 informing him of Washington's death.","Funeral Announcement. D. 1 page. 'The Remains of General Washington [will be de]posited in the family Vault, at mount Ve[rnon on Wed]nesday the 18th instant, at twelve O'Clock. Should the weather be unfa[vorable on Wed]nesday, - the Funeral will take place [Thursday] at the same hour.' Watermarked - Holograph in the hand of Albin Rawlins.","Bill to the estate of George Washington. 2 boxes of Mould Candles 104 nett, for a total charge of £7.19.0. Mackenzie signed the bill as having received payment in full on May 24, 1800.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Announces death of George Washington--description of G.W.'s last days and hours and his death--\" ... he could scarcely speak and breathed with difficulty, his complaint being an inflamatory sore throat, usually called the Quincy.\"--Drs. Craik, Dick and Brown sent for--\" ... between ten and eleven o'clock at night, he resigned his breath into the hand that gave it.\"--\" ... not a groan or a complaint escaped him.-with the most perfect resignation, and in full possession of his reason to the last moment he gave up his life.\"--\"He was fully sensible of his approaching dissolution for some time before we could persuade ourselves but that there was a hope left and he frequently told the Physicians that their efforts would be in vain ... As often as he could speak he would mention to me something which he wished to have done. And his last words, about a quarter of an hour before he died, were to me thus - 'My dear Friend I am just about to change this Scene, my breath can continue but a few moments, You will have me decently interred, and do not let my body be put into the Tomb in less than two days after my death.' He there feld his own pulse ceased ...\"--Mrs. W's fortitude--\" ... she yields not to that grief, which would be softened by tears.\"--saw his children about 6 weeks ago--\"I beg that no part of it [the letter] therefore may be published; for I presume that everything which relates to this afflicting event will be eagarly sought after by the public.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated watermark. Mary Stilson Lear was the mother of Tobias Lear.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney writes from Harper's Ferry three days after George Washington's death offering his condolences for this \"irreparable loss\" to Tobias Lear at Mount Vernon, Martha Washington, and Nelly Parke Custis Lewis.","On May 3, 1800, Keith Smith received the amount above after appearing and proving the statement before George Taylor. \"To making 1 suit cloathes (black) for John Anderson £1.16.0.","Bill. For 40 pounds of pound cake at 3/6 for a total of £7.0.0. One basket which contained the cake to be returned to Judy Edick. George Edick signed the account on March 28, 1800, as having received payment from Jim Anderson (likely James Anderson).","Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. \"Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States.\" Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Greenwood. Craufurd bewails the recent death of George Washington -- \"it haunts my slumbers and in the day I can think of nothing else\" -- wishes to write Sister Nancy [Ann Blackburn Washington] -- poor Bushrod Washington, his uncle first and \"I suppose next his Brother [Corbin] will fall victims to the unrelenting hand of death.\" -- speaks of Mr. Craufurd's illness and other family matters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed in a later hand \"Death of Gen. Washington mentioned,\" Ms. badly torn and disintegrated, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Herbert.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"Long before they can reach you, your heart and the hearts of your fellow citizens will be made sorrowful by the suffering and melancholly of the death of one excellent fellow citizen Gen. Washington ...\" Autograph letter signed, black seal, docketed.","Bill. For making suits with buttons for Mr. Lear, Mr. George Rawlins [sic] Mr. Sims and Mr. Wilson. Also for making a pair of breeches for Mr. Dowdal. Total charges came too £7.18.3.","Bill. A.D.S. 3 pages. Addressed to James Anderson. Bill for mourning suits made for family and servants to wear when around the Mansion. Noted with monies received. Misnumbered on the top right corner as 'MS-2350,' corrected in the catalog book to MS-3050.","D. 1 page. For rendering funeral honors to the deceased General Washington. Appears over names of J.M. Hughes, Ebenezer Stevens, Jacob Morton, James Farlie, John Stagg junr. (Committee of Arrangement). Printed document, mounted on cardboard.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter mentioned \"We have had great to do in the city occasioned by the death of General Washington. I send you a newspaper wherein you may read the procession which may be of some gratification to you,\" ... with integral address leaf, Philadelphia postmark.","Manuscript eulogy. A.D.S. 16 pages. Docketed: \"Eulogy on Washington delivered in Medway [Massachusettes] D. 1799 by Dr. Abigah Richardson.\"","A.D. 11 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account of moneys received and expended from G.W.'s death to 1802, including am't of cash in house at G.W.'s death, amt. pd. doctors, money spent for cake at G.W.'s funeral, expenses on his houses in Washington, taxes, payment of legacies, building vault, for whiskey furnished at sale at Mount Vernon; money received from purchases at sales was main income during the period. Autograph document, copy, docketed, in hand of L. Lewis, laminated. Certified by Alexander Moore, Court Commissioner of Fairfax County, Va.","Executor's inventory, original. 51 pages. Listing and appraisal of everything at Mt. Vernon by rooms, including books in library and contents of outbuildings--also livestock, tools, farm equipment, etc. on each farm--negroes--Appraisal sworn to by Thomson Mason, Tobias Lear, Thomas Peter and Wm. H. Foote. Bound volume, 6 blank pages, docketed \"Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Genl. Geo. Washington - 1810 Augt. Returned and ordered to be recorded,\" silked. Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1800]. Ordered and recorded on August 20, 1810 teste Wm. [Moss ?]. [See under same date a draft of this same inventory].","Inventory, draft. A.D. 64 pages. Inventory by room of articles at Mount Vernon, with appraised values -- includes contents of mansion house, kitchen, office, storehouse, washhouse, gardeners house, salt house, black smith shop, etc. -- also inventory of livestock, and farm equipment on each of the farms, the distillery, mill -- on the mansion house farm, inventory of articles in barn, greenhouse, lost, fish house, etc., paint cellar -- lists of gardeners tools, linen, etc., and plated ware, etc. -- list of books and pamphlets in library by case, with some marked \"Taken by B[ushrod] Washington\" and \"Mrs. Lewis's property,\" \"taken by G. Washington\", and \"To Mrs. Washington,\" -- maps, charts, etc. -- includes number of Negroes owned by George Washington in his own right, \"which Mrs. Washington intending to liberate at the end of the present year, can only be valued for the service of the working negroes for one year.\" Autograph document, draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"An Inventory etc. of Articles at Mount Vernon with their appraised value, annexed.\" watermark. Date on original catalog card appears [1800?], but an entry on page 59 enumerates the slave population \"which Mrs. Washington [is] intending to liberate at the end of the present year.\" Since she signed a deed of manumission for her deceased husband's slaves in December 1800, the date of this estate inventory would seem to be 1800.","Document, printed and sold by Graupner of Boston. Sheet music. \"The Battle of Prague favorite Sonata forte with Accompanyments. G. Washington President of The United States.\"","Patriotic songbook. 30 pages. Bound manuscript, handwritten by Maria Dickinson. Volume contains patriotic songs (handwritten) mentioning Washington and the American Revolution.","Two sketches shows pyramid-like structure surmounted by statue, and inscription below. Date on original catalog card appears [1800 ?]. On a separate page is a proposed inscription in Latin on reverse of cover. Watermark (crown over armed figure), 3 pages.","Printed copy of GW's will. Signed by Lawrence Lewis.","Bill, Clerk of Fairfax to the Executors of GW's will. First charge recorded in January is for \"Recording the Will\" for $4.55. Various other fees are itemized as docketing, attorney's fees, and charges for copies of various declarations. Total bill signed by Mr. Deneale, Clerk, came to $12.96.","One bound volume, 23 pages. Executor's account of sales, meetings of legatees, etc. -- contains the following: Mar. 5, 1800, list of those who purchased horses and jacks from estate with amounts paid; Oct. 15, 1800: list of sales of cattle, milk cows and oxen from estate with amount paid; undated (see card 4, June 7, 1803): list of lot sales in Washington City; James River Shares, Ashby's Bend land, tract in Frederick, Aris's land lots in Bath, Bullskin land, Chattins run etc. with name of purchaser and price per acre; Nov. 12, 1801: Sale of cows, bulls, steers, jacks and jennets, sheep with list of purchaser and amount; July 25, 1802: private sale with account of personal items belonging to G.W., purchaser, and price paid, purchasers here are legatees and deduct purchase price from estate due them, total amount $1882.50; July 21, 1802: \"Payable in Six Months/Sale at Mt. Vernon\" list of purchaser and amount, nothing listed to tell what is sold, total $8340.75, probably the result of meeting of July 19; July 19, 1802: dated Alexandria, an account of a meeting of legatees and executors of G.W.'s estate and agreements made as follows: 1. majority opinion of legatees present govern whole. -- 2. not contest validity of will as to property out of state. -- 3. carriages, horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal estate except stock and bonds to be sold by executors. -- 4. lands on Kanawha and Ohio be divided and rest of land be sold by executors, NW territory and Kentucky lands to be sold. -- 5. stock of U.S., bank stock, Potomac and James River shares to be divided except one share in Potomac Co. sold. -- 6. agree to sale of James River shares and nine shares of Columbia bank stock; June 7, 1803: \"Account of Sales at Alexa. June 7th 1803 of property, belonging to the Estate of Genl. Washn.\" Charles County land, lots in Alexandria here follows list of other land sold as listed on card one undated (this document was bound incorrectly and has not been detached and the sheets in correct order).","Bill, A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for advertising sale of jacks and jennies at Mount Vernon dated Feb. 14, 1800; and for advertising sundries the estate of Mrs. Washington dated June 27, 1802. Receipted for £1.12. by T. Green. Docketed 14 February 1800. Autograph document signed, in hand of Green, docketed, laminated, watermark.","A manuscript book that contains 12 Masonic songs mostly associated with New England (lyrics only). Also includes poems or songs on George Washington and his death. Northampton, Massachusetts.","Tobias Lear's copy of an explanatory letter from him to John Adams in which he elaborated on Martha Washington's December 31, 1799 letter he wrote on behalf of her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. S. Lyman writes that Doctor James Craik \"wrote a Gentleman in this City, that the General [Washington], with his own Fingers, closed his own Eyes in Death -- this circumstance is a little remarkable, and it showed that he had his reason, and a spirit of resignation ... such was the Death of this great man....\"","D.S. 1 page. Copy of account dated Jan. 8, 1800, \"For Sundries for the Funeral Procession, in honor of the late Commander in Chief Gen. Washington. Use of a Pall ... $5 / Two Black Cloaks ... 2 / Bier ... 2 / 9 dollars [total].\" On Feb. 20, 1800, Haigh acknowledges receipt of payment in Pittsburgh for his expenses at the mock procession. Document signed, docketed.","The House and Senate of Massachusetts express opinions on how General George Washington should properly be commemorated by the public.","Order submitted by John Read and accepted in Massachusetts Senate and followed by the House to accept resolution to wear crepe on left arm in Commemoration of G. Washington's death.","D. 1 page. Alexandria. A bill from Paton and Butcher in the amount of £2.6.[7] for leather and shoe thread. (Date from earlier library cataloging; item was microfilmed as an 1808 item.) Document, fragment, docketed by B. Washington, charred by fire, silked.","Bill. Decr 25th \"To a mah[ogan]y Coffin with silver plate engraved, furnished with lace, handles and a coverd case with lifters $ 88.\" \"To sundry charges $11.25.\" For a total bill of $99.25. Particular charges were for \"Hire of the Cochee,\" \"Hire of the Bier\" and the \"Hire of a Horse.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The writers request answers to several specific questions about their role as executors of Washington's will -- they require Simms's professional advice because Judge Bushrod Washington (another executor) hasn't arrived yet. Autograph letter signed, in hand of George S. Washington (?,) laminated, G.W.'s watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Simms answers questions put by them [see letter of Jan. 20, 1800] as executors of George Washington's estate -- among other things, he assures them they can dispose of personal property and wheat at private sales, but an account must be kept of articles disposed of in this way, and must be included in the estate inventory. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ch. Simms.\"","Bill. D. 1 page. Bill for 1 coopers-axe 6/6. Document, fragment, endorsed on back, laminated.","A.D. 1 page. Draft Committee Resolution, \"The Committee appointed to consider and report what public measures are proper to be adopted by this Legisature to commemorate the virtues of General Washington...\" Two resolutions, the 1st crossed out pertaining to a monument or statue to be erected. The 2nd resolution concerns printed copies of a Proclamation.","A.D.S. 2 pages.  Committee resolution or recommendation to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They have appointed Fisher Ames to delivera n oration on the \"sublime virtues of Gen. George Washinton before the Lieut. Governor, the Council and the tow branches of the General Court;\" signed by Moses Gill, Samuel Phillips, and the Speaker of the House. Also assigns John Coffin Jones and Jonathan Mason to a committee to make such arrangements for a public exercise assigned for the 8th of February. Concurred and signed.","Printed document, 1 page. Broadside. Funeral procession arrangements, Haverhill, Massachusetts. \"Arrangements to be observed On the 22nd day of February next, agreeably to the proclamation of the President of the United States, For Paying a Public Tribute of Respect to the Memory of our beloved General George Washington, late deceased.\" A eulogy will be given at Reverend Abiel Abbot's Meeting House. The broadside includes an order of procession and instructions to the inhabitants of Haverhill on proper mourning wear.","A.L. 4 pages. Dryburgh Abbey. A letter on slavery and the life and character of GW; mentions Lear, Franklin and Adams. Autograph letter, incomplete.","A bill for 11 items which came to a total of £22.18.9. A particular item is recorded for \"Leading a Coffin\" which came to £14.10.0. Alexander Smith documented Mr. Munn's receipt of payment in Alexandria on May 14, 1800.","A.D.S. 1 page. House and Senate of Massachusetts committee order to request a copy of Fisher Ames' oration for printing.","Draft of MS-5754. Committee of Massachusetts House of Representatives requests Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. in oration.","Order from committee to request Fisher Ames to thank cadets and artillery of Commonwealth of Mass. during his oration.","A bill for one shroud which came to $6 and one pall cloth $6, for a total of $12. On verso Michael Gretter (or Gutten?) signed the bill as having received payment.","A.L.S. Philadelphia. Send copy of GW's will and also \"The box made of the oak that sheltered the Great Sir William Wallace ...\"  At bottom of letter is note from Buchan, dated Aug. 16, 1800, bequeathing box to \"Washington's University in Columbia.\" Autograph letter signed, in hand of [Bushrod Washington].","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Herbert mentions Lewiss note for $1500, payable this week, which may be renewed if necessary -- gives Lewis instructions on how to renew it -- note in another hand, \"This note was given by L. Lewis as an Executor to the Will of Genl. Washington and to take up one of the Genls. then in Bank.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Herbert.\"","A.D. 1 page.  Medfield [memorial] Procession to Washington. \"The Committee of arrangments [sic] recommend the following order of Procession for the 22nd Instant provided the weather and walking tbe good. Viz-\" also, \"It is expected that every person will wear a crape or ribband on th eleft arm. Soldiers just above the cuff and citizens just above the Elbow.\"","Commonwealth of Massachusetts order that members of house and senate shall distribute to clergy and to libraries Fisher Ames' oration.","Bound, manuscript copy of an oration, written by Royall Tyler, Esq., pronounced at Bennington, Vermont on February 22, 1800 in commemoration of the death of General Washington. Copy signed Mary R. Nowland AD 1812. Inside volume cover (back and front) reads \"Miss Mary R. Nowland July 3rd 1823.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Regarding a survey plat.  Date on original catalog card appears 1800 (?) Feb. 27.","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill and receipt. Samuel Washington receives 175 dollars from Custis in return for \"A Sorrel Horse ... about sixteen hands high; but five years old, warranted sound and free from blemish ...\" If Custis finds the horse to be \"unsound\" within thirty days, Washington agrees to return the total sum. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and Lawrence Lewis.","Items listed are black crepe, hat looping, material for making two palls, 6 dozen flints, 1 cask powder weighing 114 pounds as received from the arsenal. Total bill was $40.08.","D.S. 3 pages. Two evaluations, one dated Ap. 26 signed by William Dandridge and Thomas Dew, the other dated May 13 and signed by Jos. Foster and [W.] H. Macon. Both at request of Lewis and Doct. [David] Stuart. Statement signed by Wm. King that the property herein valued belongs jointly to Mr. Custis [G.W.P.] and Mr. [Lawr.] Lewis. The property being valued consists of 2 slaves and several horses. Document signed, endorsed \"Valuation of Mr. Lewis's Property in New Kent,\" mounted, watermark.","Letter, 3 pages. London. Contains Wests comments on proposed reinterment of George Washington in the Federal city and monument to be raised to him -- recommends triangle or pyramid as most durable monument -- should be in prominent place, planted with trees -- monuments should be hollow -- rotunda, and brass pedestrian statue of Washington -- work to be of \"monumental simplicity\" -- 4 doors and stone coffin. Letter, marked \"Copy of a letter from one West=the celebrated American artist in London to Rufus King, Esq. our Minister at that Court on the subject of a \"Monument\" to be erected to the memory of that illustrious citizen - George Washington, was obligingly handed us by a gentleman for publication - From Gazette of the United States and Daily Advertizer, Dec. 22, 1800\". [Appended is a copy of \"A Resolution of the Old Congress,\" describing the type of monument to be erected to Washington.]","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Concerning the collection of funds due George Washington's estate in Philadelphia. \"What ever money you may receive please credit the Estate of Genl. Washington with it as also any money that may be paid you by Judge Bushrod Washington, a statement of which please forward me at this place.\"  Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D.S. 1 page. \"On motion of David Stuart ordered that Tobias Lear, Adm. of the Estate of Geo. A. Washington deceased by summoned to appear at the next Court and give Counter Security or Deliver up all and Singular the decendents Estate.\" This copy signed by George Deneale, Clerk.","D.S. 6 pages. Account copy of \"The Estate of George A. Washington in acct. with Tobias Lear, Administrator.\" An acct. of GAW's estate transactions as kept by Lear. Also included are copies of court documents ordering debts to be paid to the estate (dated Jan. 1801); acknowledgement of examination of the acct. (dated April 14, 1801); and an order for the acct. to be recorded (dated April 21, 1801). Document signed, on George Washington's water mark paper.","D. 1 page. Bail Bond of George Steptoe Washington for $200. Dated 1801 April 6, and docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson. Document, docketed \"McCormick vs. Washington Bond,\" signed by George Tate and George S. Washington, witnessed by Benj. Stephenson, laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. \"I hereby relinquish the Administration of the Estate of the late George Augustine Washington and agreeably to an order of the Court of Fairfax County, and deliver up all and Singular the Decendents Estate which has come to my hand as Admr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To the Justice of the court of Fairfax County. Further explains his resignation as the administrator of George A. Washington's estate. Turned papers and bonds over to Burwell Bassett who is ready to become the new administrator. Docketed on reverse. Torn corner.","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, mounted, watermark (1794), with part of cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Encloses note for $875. for discount at the bank, and intends to present the necessary draft on Monday next.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Lewis gives the account with Blagden as it now stands, taken from papers of Dr. Thornton's -- £26.8.11 1/2 Maryland money is still due him -- Lewis asks Blagden to send authenticated vouchers for repayment of moneys expended so that the late General Washingtons heirs will be see the justification for the expense. Autograph letter signed, endorsed by Lewis, 2 p. covered with figures, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","Estate documents, 10 documents.","Memoranda of payments made, etc. by L[awrence]? Lewis as executor of estate--includes $1000 for hire of a vessel the \"Hene. and Patsey\"--also, 2 orders given to Thos. Peter on Samuel Hamilton, W-1250/B; ","Account, rec'd of N. Lee on account of Sheppard Pd. cash for negroes, etc., W-1250/C; ","Account, Includes $500.00 \"By cash of A. McLean,\" and $100 \"By costs recovered on Tomlinson's case,\" W-1250/D; ","Account, notes due with interest, W1250/E; ","Account, Lawrence Lewis with estate, Debit and credit of $16,037.30 -- including \"By balance due me as Executor -- $1,0872.69\" and \"By this sum due me as creditor legatee $5,138.61.\" etc., W-1250/F; ","Account, Mathew Ranson in account with executors, record of payment due with interest, etc., W-1250/H; ","Sums credited to estate, Amt. received and amts. not received [for purchases at sales], W-1250/I; ","Purchasers at private sale of Washington estate including amounts of purchases of each individual, W-1250/J; ","Receipt, Peyton Drew to Robert Lewis, W-1250/?","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","W-1250/K, A.D.S. 2 pages. Commissioner's report. Upon order of Court of Fairfax Cty., has settled joint and separate accounts of Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington, acting executors of G.W. estate--1st, a balance of $3670.76 due L. Lewis in capacity as sole executor before any of others quailified--2nd, acct of Bush. Washington with estate, showing indebtedness of $2017.94, exclusive of 9 shares of Bank of Potomac--3rd, general acct. of acting executors representing whole transactions with balance due the Executors of $15,707.95,--including commissions--charges executors with full acct. of sales, $124,928.01--credit them with sums not pd. by purchasers, esp. $15,125.00 for purchases of lands by late Col. Thomas Lee as guarding of Corbin Washington's children, \"which purchase their present Guardian did not think himself at liberty to confirm, whereby there is a suit now pending in the High Court of Chancery of Virginia, consequently this as well as other matters, relative to the Estate remain open \"till a further settlement.\"","Account, D. 1 1/4 pages. Ferneyhough lists various services he provides for Lewis, being work done on Lewis's chariot - its wheels, springs, boots, doors, etc. Docketed.","Account book, settlement of the estate of George Washington. A.D. 32 pages. Accounts of various people associated with the estate, including money for hire of negroes - \"Statement of the accounts of the several legatees for the purpose of explaining them.\" Autograph document, mostly in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated, watermarks, no cover, torn or clipped pages included.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Kent. Concerns a shipment of wheat ... no demand for wheat or corn ... cider here for Mrs. W-n; will send some to Norfolk at first opportunity ... Had to get a new cog wheel for the mill ... Richmond market full of meat of all kind; cattle and sheep still on my hands ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Stafford City, VA. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Concerning receipts for western lands.  Addressed to Col. Thomas Francis Worthington, at Chilicothe N.W. Territory.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Fort Washington. Complains of dullness of \"this accursed Country\"--reference to someone whose gloomy countenance \"cannot bear the appearance of Happiness\"--longs to be with her and \"my dear Boy\" [Bushrod Blackburn ?,] but fears 2 years separation are necessary--expects to be dealt with by strict letter of the law--hasnt heard from Tommy [Blackburn, Jr.]--would rather see him idle at Rippon Lodge than where he is. Autograph letter signed, cover fragment laminated to letter, directed \"Via Fredericksburg To [ ] X Roads,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R. S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Walnut Farm. Concerning the execution of the estates of Bushrod's father, John Augustine Washington, and Lawrence Augustine's father, Samuel Washington, both deceased. Bushrod writes, \"I have never condemned you for demanding of the executors of your father ... a settlement of their accounts, and altho' I thought it unkind to institute a suit ag[ainst] me ...\" Bushrod is nevertheless willing to settle the matter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rich Woods. Lawrence A. Washington proposes to Samuel Washington that he meet at Richwoods with Bushrod Washington to discuss debts extending from the estates of their fathers, Charles Washington and John Augustine Washington I, respectively. \"You will therefore, at once see the necessity of your ... attendance, to exonerate yourself, from as much of the weight of that business as possible.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Reporting on the death of Martha Washington the day before. Suffering protracted fever, MW prepared for death \"with fortitude and resignation\"; gave advice to her grandchildren, took the sacrament and directed a chosen white gown be brought out. The funeral would be Tuesday (two days hence). Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Rich Woods. Having received Bushrod's letter of April 2, 1802 re-settlement of his father's estate (John Augustine Washington), Lawrence Augustine feels \"...a perfect willingness to enter into a settlement of our business, with any Gentleman you may choose to designate for that purpose. And I can assure you, that every light I possess shall be thrown on the subject.\"","A.D. 19 pages. Final draft. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hands of Clement Biddle, notes due and paid--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are missing from here which appear, crossed off, on the first draft)--lists articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, etc. Autograph document, Final draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington, Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" final draft, watermark.","A.D. 20 pages. Contains acct. of cash on hand, money in hand of Clement Biddle, notes due and pd.--inventory of articles at Mt. Vernon and value (many are crossed off and do not appear in final draft)--articles in mansion house, kitchen, servants hall, wash house, etc. Autograph document, Draft, in unknown hand, entitled \"Inventory of Property that belonged to Mrs. Martha Washington Taken the 24th of May and Eleventh of July 1802,\" 1st draft.","Docketed on verso \"$35 June 16, 1802\" and \"To building a Vault at Mount Vernon $35.00\" and \"Recd the above amount in full (signed) John M. Lightfoot.\"","Autograph document, 7 pages. In hand of Albin Rawlins, an account of articles sold at the July 21st sale on six months credit (See \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon Property\"). This appears to be a rough draft (made at the time of auction) of the list entered in this executors' account book -- Rawlins' list gives name of purchaser, item and price; sale of chariot and harness, coachee, horses, clover machine, sheep, bulls, cows, calves, steers, marquee, tents, saddles, canteen, tin machine, saws and other tools, malt mill, \"The Knight of Malta,\" reams of paper, wax, French horn, pump, locks, tool chest, hoes, sheet copper, old iron, rope, etc., copying press, yawl [an incomplete summary of the contents]. On last sheet are lists of names and figures, probably a scratch sheet. Autograph document, in hand of A. Rawlins, laminated. This doc. is NOT part of the \"Book of Sales of Mt. V. Prop.\" but a separate doc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Unable to buy any good furniture at sale [of Mrs. Washington's estate]--all worth having previously divided among legatees--George Washington Parke Custis's inheritance of wine--purchased one of four large paintings at sale, view of Great falls of Potomack. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy Letter to Colo. May.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Deneale.\"","A.D. 16 pages. \"Rough estimate of the sales of the estate purchased by the Legatees in order to give an idea of their relative situation to each other and to them (?) who will be creditors and who debtors.\" Accounts of the following individuals: Bushrod Washington, Howell Lewis, Lawrence Lewis, Alexander Spotswood, G. W. P. Custis, Robt. Lewis, Wm. A. Washington, Col. Thomas Lee, Wm. Robinson, Samuel Washington, Mrs. Law, Geo. A. Washington heirs, Thornton Washington heirs, Thomas Peter, Charles Carter, G. S. Washington, Fielding Lewis, Nicholas Fitzhugh, Dr. Peyton, Lawrence A. Washington, Burdet Ashton, Andrew Parks, Corbin Washington heirs, John Thornton.","Bond. 1 page. Washington binds himself to Frey \"in the full and just sum of forty two pounds four Shillings and ten pence ...\" Two horses owned by Warner Washington (valued at 21 pounds 2 shillings five pence) are being held by Thomas Massir[?], sheriff of Frederick County as security. Printed and manuscript document, signed by Warner Washington.","A.D. 2 pages. John Hewitt, Register of Wills, Washington County, District of Columbia acknowledges that an \"authenticated copy of the last will and testament of George Washington deceased ...\" has been recorded. Administration of the will is \"hereby Granted and Committed unto ... George Steptoe Washington and Lawrence Lewis two of the executors by the said will appointed.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Green encloses his accounts against Lewis. Mar. 15, 1803 for advertising lands, June 29, 1802, advertising sale of sundries belonging to the estate of Martha Washington. Docketed by Lewis as \"Timothy Green's Ac. With the Estate of Genl. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L., $10.10 P. 86 5 March 1803.\" Laminated, watermark, postmarked.","A.D. 2 pages. Autograph document in hand of Bushrod Washington, laminated. Probably a list of papers dealing with the settlement of the estate, numbered, and in many cases contain page numbers, memorianda or resolutions dealing with estate settlement.","Subject of the letter deals with dispersal of George Washington's property, including the sale of land and mules. It also discusses the terms of the hiring of nineteen of Mrs. Penelope French's enslaved people, in which Mrs. French was paid $700-800 a year throughout her natural life.","Letter. 6 pages. Alexandria. A lengthy and detailed proposal for the equitable distribution of the Ohio-Kanawa lands. Expresses dissatisfaction with present plan of division. Requests another meeting of legatees at Dumfries; such a meeting however is opposed by legatees.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Informs him of meeting of legatees, at which decision was made \"to sell amongst ourselves\" all Washington's land except the Kanawha and Ohio lands -- lists lands sold and amounts received at sales of June 6 and 7 -- prices better than he expected -- executors to appoint an agent and surveyor to go to Ohio and Kanawha lands and lay them off in 23 parts before the next meeting of legatees -- he is embarrassed for funds -- will write to Dr. Smith about Bushrod [Bushrod, Jr., son of Wm. Augustine Washington]. Autograph letter signed, torn, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" [See also, \"Book of Sales and of Mount Vernon property,\" 1800-1802 which lists some of same in detail].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria. Lawrence writes that he has received Roberts letter and Winchester's order for $1818. -- it will be placed to Roberts account with executors of General Washington on account of Roberts purchase of a tract of land in Berkeley. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by R. Lewis (?), \"Letter from Lawce. Lewis on account of monies received for the Execrs. of Genl. Washington\". Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","Bill and receipt. 10 gilt arm chairs, $40. 12 Square back chairs, $22., these are docketed as Windsor chairs ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, received $10.00 for one apotheosis of Gen'l Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rippon Lodge. Returned yesterday from unpleasant excursion to find Kitty ill--glad to hear of Tommy's [Blackburn, Jr.] amendment--fever will prevent his riding to visit her--will wait for her visit and return with her. Autograph letter signed, fragment of integral cover, laminated, directed by Jerry. Name on original manuscript appears as \"R.S. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Yellow fever in Alexandria has delayed Bushrods answer --now the \"prevailing disorder\" (likely also yellow fever) in Philadelphia has convinced Bushrod that no good could result from trying to carry on business -- he writes that the request of the gentlemen of the bar, confirmed by Peters, is agreeable, so he requests Peters to attend if he safely can and to adjourn the Court to the next term. Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"George Col. Sept. 26,\" integral cover, laminated.","A.D. Autograph document, in hand of W.A. W-n, docketed on reverse by W. A. W-n, \"Memorandum of the Cloaths my Son George [Corbin] Washington carried with him to New England Novr. 28th 1803,\" and in another hand \"also Books from Rock Hill and Books carried Alexandria from Col. W. A. Washingtons Library 1806.\" Lists both summer and winter cloths in detail.","This account in Lawrence Lewis' hand is the money expended for food and clothing for slaves during period 1803-1809.  \"Acct. Free Negroes $1645.05.\"","Small, bound account book, A.D.S. 18 pages. Accounts of money received as interest of stock, as part of his claim to the estate of GW. Also, money received on like interest in behalf of Lucinda and Catherine D. Lewis, sale of stock belonging to Charles and John Lewis, Jr., memorandum of expenses, \"Memorandum for the year 1805,\" which describes experiments made in planting crops and the results, \"Memorandum of Monies Received and paid away on account of Charles Lewis - John Lewis - Robert Lewis junr. - Lucinda Lewis and Catherine Dade Lewis May - 1807.\"","A.D. 1 page. Winchester. Bill for £10.4.0 for books, including Morse's Geography, Bailey's dictionary, Bealy's Meditations, Stauntons Embassys, Anarchises, and Ferguson's [Lectury ?]. Receipt of books acknowledged by Francis W[hiting] Washington for his father Warner Washington. Autograph document, in hand of John Beer (?), fragment, docketed \"Warner Washington.\"","Letter, Rosegill. He hopes the boxes of medicine arrived safely ... requests Col. W-n to pay the cost of the medicines to Dr. Jones. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Edinburgh to Ewing at the American Consulate. Conveying to the President (T.J.) the ceremonial oaken box which he had earlier presented to Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Ann Washington writes to assure Frobel that he will be able to get many pupils if he comes to Alexandria shortly -- several people have promised to send children to him, including Dr. Dick -- she wishes he could come soon -- Bushrod Washington will send his schooner to Richmond for Frobel if possible, though Col. Washingtons may get to Richmond sooner -- she wishes to see him an \"inmate\" at Mt. Vernon -- he will have at Mt. Vernon her 3 nieces and a nephew of her husband's who lives with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washn. City Feb. 13\", broken seal with arm, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages with cover, addressed and wax seal. Eleanor \"Nelly\" Parke Custis Lewis writes to her friend reminiscing about her life. Engraving \"Mrs. Lawrence Lewis,\" also in the folder.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill. To \"Dear Sir.\" Re: bond of the addressee held by William Augustine Washington.","William Craik writes to Col. William A. Washington regarding a deed from 1791 between Washington and Timothy Ringgold for lots in the Carrollsburg (which would eventually become Capitol Hill) which were divided between Washington and Commissioners of the city of Washington. William Craik admits he neglected to get the deed recorded and never returned it. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed, with integral address panel, postmarked \"Alexandria VA, March 10\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Rock Hill. Washington writes that Mr. [Chas.] Carter objects to paying interest on his bond -- Carter claims he was ready to pay money any time -- Washington believes Carter forfeited, by the condition of sale [of Washington's property], any indulgence of 12 months credit. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushrod writes to his \"dear friend\" Elizabeth Willing Powel that when he inherited Mount Vernon, he had to buy \"new furniture for all the rooms of that extensive building\" and farm machinery as well -- he borrowed money for this and the loan is due soon -- his wheat crop and the fishery both failed, however -- so he asks \"with a little embarrassment\" to borrow the amount from her, but insists on paying interest which she refused to accept on an earlier occasion. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (wheat sheaf). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes that he is convinced the fire at Mt. Vernon was set by an incendiary, but he knows not whom to suspect -- he can impute no motive to any of his \"domestics,\" all of whom exerted themselves to extinguish the fire -- still, great damage was done -- Mrs. Washington's health was impaired by the alarm, though she is recovering. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa May 22,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". [It is thought the fire may have endangered the mansion].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Concerns the sale of a schooner and or a slave named Arthur ... has been offered \"... $600., or the vessel alone, ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Alexandria, docketed \"Judge Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","Insurance policy with The Delaware Insurance Company of Delaware made by George Harrison on behalf of Bushrod Washington for brick barn [stable] at Mount Vernon. Coverage for $4,000 for the year with payment of 1 percent. Printed document with autograph details signed by Thomas Fitzsimons, 1 page, docketed on the reverse.","D.S. 1 page. Bond for $20,000 for Fairfax and Whiting Washington as executors of their mother Hannah Fairfax Washington's estate, to make inventory and deliver all legacies, etc. Partly printed, laminated. Signed by Fairfax, Whiting and Warner Washington and witnessed by the court.","George Beck provenance information concerning a Stuart Painting.","3 page. Key, Judge Washington's attorney in the friendly suit of Fitzhugh and Peter vs. B. Washington, executor of the estate of George Washington, concerning the sale of certain Maryland lands, prepares an answer to the court explaining his clients position. Included is a letter requesting Judge Washington to make any changes in the text which he believes are necessary.","Account, William Augustine Washington with J. Fox. Legal and copying fees include copy of Henry Ashton's will, proving \"Fisher's\" deed, swearing jury, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lewis gives an account for $304.30 paid by him to Howell Lewis and chargeable to all of legatees of Gen. Washington's estate -- he is unable to collect from various people whose addresses he does not know, or for other reasons -- Gabriel Lewis has just returned and the Kanawha lands are divided -- asks Bushrod to send him a receipt for $100. paid Bushrod's mother [Hannah Bushrod Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod Washington, and in Lewis's hand \"Dr. James Patton in Acct. with the Estate of Genl. Washington,\" and in another hand \"Executor of Mrs. Washington's Estate,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfield. Fairfax Washington writes regarding the recently-arrived mourning ring left to his deceased mother [Hannah Fairfax Washington] as legacy by George Washington -- he gives Lewis directions for having it delivered to him -- mentions also a miniature of the general, previously received, that the two items constitute the whole of the legacy left to his mother. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"The Receipt of his Mother's legacy,\" mounted.","Bill and receipt. $2.25 for shoes, 9.00 for cossaks (boots).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rock Hill and Georgetown. Bushrod Washington Jr. writes to Burd about local and regional political battles involving the impeachment of judges, including Judge Samuel Chase of the Supreme Court, and Randolph's treatment of Chase, as leader of the impeachment. Washington also speaks critically of \"Duane,\" probably William J. Duane the politician, or perhaps his father the newspaper editor. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (1803). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To \"Dear Sir.\" Concerns Bushrod Washington's insurance policy on Mount Vernon, from the Mutual Insurance Company.","Promissory note. D.S. 1 page. For £78 Virginia money before 15th Oct. -- signed by Whiting Washington; witnessed by Nehemiah Garrison. On reverse, dated April 16, 1805, Jas. Milton assigns note to Robt. Milton. Document signed, in hand of James Milton, fragment, docketed.","A.D.S. 6 pages. A statement as to the title to Woodlawn drawn up by Lawrence Lewis because of a threatened suit over the land by descendants of Sarah Mason Brooke; it embodies Col. George Mason's statement on the history of the lands ownership. Lewis's search of title goes back to William Travers, who by deed from Proprietors, March 22, 1677, got 788 acres. The Woodlawn part of that property was later owned by George Washington (who had gotten it on 27 October 1772) and then willed by him to Lawrence Lewis and Eleanor (\"Nelly\") Parke Custis Lewis. Autograph document signed, by Lawrence Lewis, docketed \"Col. Geo. Mason's Statement,\" and in another hand, \"as to title of Woodlawn.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Agrees with Burd that horseracing is the favorite sport of Virginians -- mentions races in Virginia and Pennsylvania and Washington -- says spring at Mt. Vernon is the \"season when nature presents its most pleasing colours\" -- admires ladies in the neighborhood \"but none of them has enslaved my happiness\" -- speculates that closer relations between Pennsylvania and Virginia might be fostered by intermarriage between the states -- mentions Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's use of hieroglyphics. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va. May 18,\" torn, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","1 page. Estate of GW.A notice of a forthcoming bond for Keating and Murray. Amount: $1.00.","Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"Blakey Recpt. for a Bay mare June 1805.\" Receipt for 25 pounds for a bay mare.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Custis writes that his account with the estate of George Washington will be paid as soon as his crop can be marketed -- expresses distress of Fitzhugh family because of Mrs. Fitzhugh's illness -- he wishes the Kanawha lands were apportioned for he wishes to sell his share, even at great loss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B. Washington, mounted, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Buildings insured were 2 Negro Quarters, Office, Smokehouse, Wash house, Carriage house, and 2 Stables ... \"real sum insured\" was $4576.00 ... signed by Rob't Mitchell.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes to Peters that he has heard of the sickness in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, New York and Philadelphia (yellow fever) -- asks if they should hold court for \"your District\"? -- thinks judges and lawyers would attend, but would jury men and witnesses also attend if in danger of sickness? -- would it be better to postpone until winter? -- intends to spend a few days at Wheatland near Charlestown, Jefferson County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Peters, \"16 ansd. repeating what I wrote him on the 15th substance,\" postmarked Alexa Va. September 14,\" watermark.","Receipt for $200. as part payment of a $500. loan ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Culpeper County. Capt. Hammond [husband of Samuel's deceased sister Mildred] wants him to buy his share of Kanawha lands left him by George Washington's legacy -- he can't afford it -- asks for an opinion on how much he should lease or buy it for -- can Hammond have other compensation in place of this land? -- Hammond embarrassed for money now -- he gave draft on executors and it was refused. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod writes about spending Christmas in Dumfries by invitation of \"very fine girls,\" although his trip was cut short when his father came down with gout. He also gives news of the Federal City, which is \"thronged with beautiful girls and other strangers,\" including \"a number of Turks and Indians.\" He shares an anecdote about the Turkish ambassador asking Thomas Jefferson for \"six wives\" and writes about a dinner hosted aboard a frigate by Jefferson for a group of Native American men. Bushrod also writes of the rising power of Napoleon in France and about the Carters of Philadelphia.","Receipt. Certifying proof of a Mr. Peytons deed to the District of Columbia. Amount: $52.00. Estate of GW.","Receipt. A.N.S. 1 page. $1.00 for watch repair docketed, \"paid by Mrs. W. from Butter Sold.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mt. Vernon has sent her some books ... will send more ... invites the Rankins for a visit ... regards from all the family ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","Articles of Agreement, Jesse Richardson with Wm. A. Washington for purchase of a tract of land, held jointly by Wm. A. Washington and Lawrence Butler, of 1000 acres in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Jesse Richardson to pay Col. Washington with young horses, to the amount of the purchase. Valuation to be established.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Has been amusing himself reading Mr. John Randolph's Philippicks, his invectives against democrats -- this includes Randolphs threat to impeach Madison and Jefferson -- he has many politicians under his control through fear of being exposed by him -- mentions having received a report of Mr. Pitt's death [Wm. the younger] in England -- comments on the European situation -- the British Navy is the only thing between Napoleon and world domination -- U.S. should do nothing to injure Britain at this time -- since his aunt [Ann Blackburn Washington] has determined not to visit Philadelphia this Spring, he will stay and keep her company. Autograph letter signed, with integral cover, postmarked \"Alexa Va Mar. 30,\" docketed, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","$6.75 pd. in full.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Gen. Mason going to Kentucky will carry this letter -- acknowledges payment of $40 -- Warner was with them, mentions his trip to Orleans -- their father [John Lewis] is well -- speaks of Dr. Stuart's land in Mason County, Ky., 5000 acres on Tripletts creek and 9000 on Locust creek -- advertised for sale -- he sends tax money by Gen. Mason -- asks Gabriel Lewis to help Mason -- talks of affairs of the day -- the ship Leander -- General Miranda landed in Spanish America, the province of Caraccas, takes the island of Marquireta, the towns of Camana -- Barcelona on the river Neveri, in full march for the capital of the colony -- this information by Capt. Risbrough from Martinique, Miranda has proclaimed the independence of the province. Concludes with a full 2 page postscript by Nelly, here separately cataloged. Autograph letter signed, with 2 p. additional note by Nelly Custis Lewis, cover marked \"Hond by Genl. Tomson Mason, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 1/4 page.  Baxter charges a total of L8, 2 shillings for smithing services including \"Making 2 large Ramshare ploughs\" and mending carriage wheels and selling a \"whip saw.\" Balance paid. Document signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Caroline Springs near Fredericksburg. Papers desired by Burd will need to be retrieved from recording office in [Washington] -- Bushrod will be in the Fredericksburg area for a while -- reveals his approaching marriage to Miss [Henrietta] Spotswood -- they will live on his estate in Westmoreland and later procure an establishment near Alexandria -- please tell Rush of the upcoming wedding -- he asks for European news -- \"our present President\" [Jefferson] means to stand for reelection. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Freds Va Jul 20.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","Rock Hill. Col. Washington explains that his son Bushrod, Jr, will share equally with his brothers in the Col.'s estate. His income will be adequate to support a wife. At the time young Bushrod was engaged to Spotswood's daughter, Henrietta.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, Rock Hill. Introduces Bushrod Washingtons own nephew, George Corbin Washington, who just arrived after tedious passage of 20 days, and is \"so much grown that I suppose you would scarcely know him\" -- Bushrod, Jr. and new wife Henrietta Spotswood are very happy -- Bushrod, Jr. wishes to trade his Kanawha land for land near Centerville -- what is Bushrod's opinion of this land? -- desires Bushrod to help him find purchaser for his lands, Blenheim and Haywood -- wishes to sell, pay debts and divide rest among children -- \"there seems to be little hope of getting out of debt by cropping\" -- he presses suit against Mr. [Wm.] Robinson for £560 -- Robinson has no claim to money from land sold to George Washington and others after death of his daughter [Ann A. Washington]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, docketed \"Wm. A. Washington about Mr. Robinson's claim,\" laminated, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","Bill. $2.25 for 9 lbs. of sole leather ...","Poem \"Washington's Requiem\" by Virginia Cary. D. 1 page. A poem in praise of G.W., written in 1800 or 1806 \"on seeing a picture of Mount Vernon with the grave of Washington.\" (Date might be 1800). Date on original catalog appears 180[6 ?].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Deals with two letters reputedly written by G.W. to [Thomas Jefferson] after the Mazzei letter [Thos. Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, Ap. 24, 1796; famous controversial letter, after which G.W. was said never to have written T.J. again]--Tobias Lear employed by Judge W-n to assort the General's papers, and letters now missing, plus a diary for important presidential years--[accuses no one, but implies Lear took them]--tries to reconcile General's statement [that he never wrote T.J. again after the Mazzei letter] with truth--congratulates Pickering on speech against embargo--mentions [John] Adams \"lives a mournful spectacle of blind and courtly obedience to Presidential will.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, [first part of letter missing], laminated.","Account, Estate of George Washington with Lawrence Lewis. A.D. 2 pages. Account of money spent and received by Lewis as executor of G.W.'s estate - includes taxes on Kentucky land, City taxes, taxes on property in Alexandria, rents paid to Mr. Fitzhugh for rent of land for free negroes and money for support of free negroes. Autograph document in hand of Lewis, docketed by Lewis \"No. 3 the Estate of Genl. Washington in Acct. with Lawe. Lewis.\" Laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. The amount paid Dr. Peyton about settles Custis's account to estate -- asks Bushrod to send old bonds he gave at 1st sale to Woodlawn, where he can pick them up, along with any papers relating to his estate the \"Forest of Washington,\" bequeathed him by the General. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Bushrod W., laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rock Hill. Bushrod comments on Aaron Burr's efforts to separate western states -- thinks his plan an absurd for one of his intellect and feels he cannot succeed -- Burr should be arrested and tried if any crime can be found -- mentions the costly delays of Congress -- says his fondness for ladies is increased by his high opinion of his wife, Henrietta Spotswood -- makes comments on Burd's romance. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Bushrod Washington Mt. Vernon,\" postmarked \"Washington City, Feb. 14\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bushrod Washington.\"","Letter, 1 page. Madison transmits to Bushrod Washington the papers of Fielding Lewis who died before they could be processed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Madison.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. As Bushrod is leaving home for an extended period he asks to leave charge of nephews John and Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington, who are in school, to Reid -- asks Reid to furnish them with any clothing or other articles they need -- no extravagances -- and 2 or 3 dollars a month pocket money. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Note while the letter appears to be addressed to 'James New,' the editors at the Washington Papers discovered that Bushrod Washington's poor handwriting actually is written to James Reid.","Marshall writes that, at the request of Bushrod Washington, he is sending \"the enclosed letters\" (not present) but was unable to find \"the letter of Mr. S. Washington to which that of the 2d of April is an answer.\" Marshall was given access to the papers of George Washington to write his biography. Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis served as executors of Washington's estate and were likely requesting papers back from Marshall in order to settle Washington's account with his nephew Saumel T. Washington.","A receipt in Washington's hand for \"4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.\" Docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". Autograph document signed, in hand of Washington, fragment, docketed \"Memorandum of Corn\". For 4 Hhs. and 21 1/2 Bs. corn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. They haven't heard from him in a long while and tax money due -- has he heard of the atrocious outrage by British Admiral Berkley on the flag of the United States [Chesapeake-Leopard affair] -- Commodore Douglas, the Triumph and Melampus, the Bellona and the Leopard, schooner Revenge to go to England with dispatches -- meanwhile seaports to be fortified -- \"Something like War this, spirit of 76 up\" -- \"War rather than a disgraceful peace\" -- hopes to see him -- Gabriel \"must want more Negroes by this time, I shall have it in my power to furnish you\" -- Eleanor (Nelly) sends good wishes, but says Gabriel hasnt answered her letter. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked Alexa Va. July 22, laminated, docketed, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears as [1807] July 22.","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Port. Awaits confinement of his wife [Henrietta Spotswood] hourly [Anne Eliza Washington, born 1807]--anxious to go to Westmoreland to see about workmen and how house goes along--sure Laurel Grove will be ready for occupancy by time Henrietta's confinement is over--will see him shortly to get things for housekeeping--expects kitchen furniture to come highest--purchases to be made--will get by on minimum this year--can get these articles in Alexa.--for money to pay workman, will sell Mr. Spotswood 500 acres in Ky. [W. A. W-n] offered him--will pay [his father] a dollar per acre--hears treaty has been ratified, if so will enhance price of [ ]--George [Corbin W-n] must look like a married man by now--requests he see that corn field at Laurel Grove be laid down in wheat--Mr. Rose, who holds his note for $400 is to issue writ against him--asks [father] to let him have money out of first crops and he can deduct this from his wheat crop when it is ready. Autograph letter signed, with long postscript on cover, docketed by W. A. Washington \"My Son Bushrod's Letter agreeing to give me one Dollar pr. acre for 500 acres Land in Kentucky the half of 1000 Acres between Majr. Butler and myself and to be conveyed in the same way as my Agreement with Jesse Richardson. Sept. 8th 1807.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding settling account of Mrs. Law.","$1.50 pd. on account of John Chew ... [addressed to Colo. Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington].","Receipt for $200. for 6 months house rent ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Rippon Lodge. Long letter about the health and travels of her husband and brother ... sends this letter by her husband, Bushrod W-n ... regrets Miss Sinclair and Betsy cannot visit her this winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\" Someone had docketed the letter and has identified writer and recepient.","1 page. Request for three bushels of corn. Docketed \"5 Baggs lent at 3 Bushells each in the car at several different times.\"","Bill and receipt. 8 entries - all for shoes apparently for the Negroes... 10 pairs for $16.82.\" Receipted by Corcoran on Oct. 10, 1809.","Account. A.D. 3 pages. Docketed. Interesting record of dress making materials... Variety of fabrics represented, gloves, fans, stockings, etc.","3 pairs of shoes for $3.50. Bill made out by Wm. Parsons for Thomas Corcoran. Addressed to Colonel Washington, most likely William Augustine Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Grape Hill. Reports advertisement in Winchester paper of 2 tracts of land owned by A[ndrew] Park. (Lawrence probably son of Samuel and his 4th wife Anne Steptoe).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding debts of Mrs. Law. To Mr. John Law, Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding repayment of Mrs. Law's debts, his proposal and conditions for taking responsibility for them.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$2.15 ...","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$30.00.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$5.00 ...","List of fees against Lawrence Lewis, Fairfax County. D.S. 1 page. Fees owed by Lewis to the Fairfax County court through his business as executor of George Washington's estate. Signed by William Moss, clerk of the court.","For repairing a wagon wheel.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Sends this by Gabriels friend Byrd Willis who visits Kentucky intending to settle there -- George hopes Byrd will look at his (Georges) land there if he gets as far as Green River -- Warner and Gabriel's letter was received -- Warner Lewis speaks well of Georges land on Lost Creek -- would like Gabriel to show it to Byrd -- Gabriel did not like Georges proposal about the division of their land -- attack of gout keeps George home but he will try to get to Kentucky and arrange a better division of the land -- Gabriel's father, John Lewis, is well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Lewis.\"","Signed check made payable to Docr. Charles Worthington for the amount of $38.00.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Expresses his happiness that her health has improved, apparently due to the efficity of a medicinal concoction of his own devise. Describes his heavy work schedule of Supreme Court cases and a visit to a circus, which he enjoyed immensely.","2 pages. Consents to a proposal for the Dismal Swamp property purchase by Gen. Lee from G. Washington's estate. He believes the proposal will satisfy the interests of the legatees.","Bank of Columbia, Georgetown.$11.41 ...","Letter. Hawthorn. Concerns \"a box of papers which related to the executorship\" of the estate of Lawrence's father Samuel Washington [1734-1781]. Lawrence asks Samuel to help clear the name of his deceased brother George Steptoe Washington [1771-1809] by altering previous testimony Samuel had made regarding these papers. \"I feel a confidence ... that this act of justice, to my brother's memory will be done with promptness.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","Daniel C. Brent, Dumfries Virginia, writes to Col. William Washington, concerning land and timber upon the property located in Stafford, Virginia, and the mortgage left between General \"Light Horse\" Harry Lee and Mrs. Fitzhugh which is currently held up the county court. Henry Lee was placed in debtors' prison as a result for not paying on his land transactions. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bond of Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood, administrator and administratrix of Robert Wood, deceased, to deliver 4 head horses to \"Edward McGuire's Hotel in Winchester,\" the place of appointed sale of the 2nd Saturday in February. Partly printed, endorsed, laminated. Signed by Lawrence A. Washington and Comfort Wood.","1 Bible, $3.00. Receipted by Eben. Macdonald.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes regarding Gen. Lee's account with the estate of George Washington -- he is unable to locate Lees bond -- also mentions statement of Mr. Bassett's account with estate -- in a postscript he says that he found Lees bond amongst the Suffolk papers. Autograph letter signed, with postscript on integral cover, mounted, red seal, (good, with heraldic device). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","L. 1 page. Re: Col. Wharton acknowledges with great pleasure the gift from Mrs. Law of a waistcoat which belonged to General George Washington. Letter, handwritten, unsigned, no cover, postmark, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this one has docketing: \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\".) Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W., \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to Mr. W. Lewis\", silked, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod mentions receiving tax money for Mr. Turner's land -- will settle with your uncle [Lawr. Lewis] also will get him to sign the power of attorney so he can sell the Kentucky lands which belong to the devisees of Gen. Washington -- gives information of Kentucky lands: deed from Gen. Lee to Washington for 5000@ dated Nov. 5, 1798 -- was recorded in Kentucky court of appeals Dec. 7, 1799 -- gives James Nourse's description of tract of 2000@ on Rough Creek -- Philips certifies to adjoining tract, 3000@ -- Gen. Spotswood's favorable account of the adjoining country -- whole creek navigable -- other claims to parts of land -- one [Woodson ?] -- letter of Dec. 1802 from a Mr. Thomas Lewis claiming interference with his claim -- thinks there is a mistake -- Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington will allow Warner Lewis reasonable compensation for visiting and examining the above lands. (virtually identical to another copy in collection, except that this lacks docketing.) Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Photocopy in PS file. [See copy of same letter, same date, docketed by B. W-n, \"Copy of Letter and Power of Atty to W. W. Lewis\"].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Family letter... her health not good; under the care of Dr. Dangerfield ... her friend, Eliza Smith, wrote of the activities of their friends ... Miss Vanderings, Frederick Campbell, P Coleman, Dr. Nelson, Miss Re, M. Randolph are some of the names mentioned in the letter ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Anna Maria writes her dear brother news of the \"Doctor\" [Stuart] and family, a visit at Ossian Hall, and \"Aunt Lewis\" and family at Woodlawn -- wishes to have thread spun to knit stockings for her two brothers George Fayette and Charles for they are \"much more pleasant in Summer than cotton\" but is having trouble finding someone to do the spinning for her -- Aunt Lewis has knitted purses for them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (RG). Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. W.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Includes account of fees against Stuart at the end of the letter with entries from 1806 to 1810. Addressed to \"Doctor David Stuart, Ossian Hall, Fairfax County.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor acct.\"","3 pairs shoes, $5.00.","Text, quarto with paper binding. 26 pages.  Consists of rules and regulations of the Mutual Assurance Company against Fire in Buildings in the State of Virginia. Same company which insured Bushrod Washington's Mount Vernon.","Printed form with [manuscript] completions: \"City and County of New-York, ss. I [Charles Dickinson] one of the Alderman of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common pleas, called the Mayor's Court, ... Do Certify, That on this day [Norman Washington] Residing in the said city a [Black] man exhibited proof before me, reduced to writing, of the freedom of him ... I Do Further Certify that the said [Norman] ... was born at [Mount Vernon] in [the State of Virginia] and that he [was born] free .... Given under my hand, this [Twenty fourth] day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eleven.]\" Includes physical description of Norman Washington; and gives his age as \"about Twenty Seven years.\" 1 page, 20 x 17 cm.","Autograph note signed and initialed by Bushrod Washington, regarding a mortgage payment and deed certification.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Neale desires information of Margaret Keith from Ireland, who accompanied Gen. Washington on all his campaigns in the Revolution until 1779 or 1780 -- she had several illegitimate children, of which the writer seems to be one -- he has been enabled to rise in a small degree above his lowly beginnings. Autograph letter signed, integral cover badly burned and torn, laminated, docketed by B.W. Name on original manuscript appears as \"James G.W. N.\"","Statement of debts, Samuel Washington. D.S. 12 pages, folio. Drawn up to effect a settlement of a dispute between Lawrence Washington, Bushrod Washington and Joseph Nourse (U.S. Treasury). Includes various members of Washington family and sizable debt owed to John Parke Custis, deceased.","A.L.S. 1 page. Note asking Mr. Beverley to send $26.4 by the bearer. Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate. Autograph letter signed, quarter sheet.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Introduces Beall to a Mr. Bennett (?) who has proposed marriage to Evans' daughter, who, it seems, has been cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Beall. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. B. Evans.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The heirs of Thornton Washington, son of Samuel, give their written assent to Bushrod to \"Dismiss suit against Col. Lee\" if the land in question can be sold at good price -- they wish to settle affairs of the Thornton Washington estate.  Autograph letter signed, in hand of ? , docketed by B.W. \"T. and Sam Washington Rock Hall.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Llewellyn. Family matters -- Parke often talks with her about him [Gabriel] -- distance from Kentucky is nothing, as Warner will prove -- Warner with them now but soon to return to Lexington and Logan -- Gabriel's wife and two boys [Richard Bibb and John Gabriel Lewis] -- Mary Ann to stay with Mrs. Lee -- wishes to see him and his family in Virginia again -- wishes he were there to act as nursemaid, housekeeper etc. for her again -- Warner is o.k. at this, but he has a roving disposition and won't remain long in one place -- Howell [Lewis] studying mathmatics in Alexandria -- wishes he [Howell] would use influence with his cousin, \"Queen Dolla lolla\" [Dolly Madison?] to get reinstated in Navy with more advantageous appointment -- \"I have at Woodlawn the finest bed of Mint for Juleps that I have ever seen\" -- would brew them for his father's [John Lewis's] use -- sends gifts to his boys and wife -- Mr. Lewis and \"my four darlings\" send regards.  Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eleanor.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in \"revolutionary storms of Europe.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.","A.L.S. 1 page. Paris. Offers to act as the go-between for Lafayette and Bushrod correspondence ... also Mr. Graham of the State Dept. if Bushrod agrees to send the GW-Lafayette correspondence ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. B. Warden.\" See 1811 - Lafayette to Bushrod Wn Dec. 15.","Receipt, 1 page. Receipt for recording the Memorial of G. Washington's ex[ecutors] deed \"to you.\" Partly printed ms., fragment, docketed \"Robt. Lewis\" and \"Stafford.\"","D. 1 page. A summary of the Cresap suit against the estate of GW, regarding the title to Round Bottom, (Ohio River) sold by GW in 1798 to Archibald McClean of Alexandria. The summary appears to be in the handwriting of B. W-n. The litigation lasted over 15 years and the substance of the suit remained the same. Therefore the absence of a specific on the document makes it difficult to place.","General Henry Lee writes to Col. Nicholas Rogers sending his condolences regarding the recent death of Rogers' wife Eleanor. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Bank certificate, Signed by John A. Washington for the amount of $180.00.","Order to pay, Union Bank Geo. Town. George Corbin Washington to Thomas Beall. Pay Thomas Beall on demand $476.10.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Reports his success with pisé [or rammed earth] buildings -- has built ice house and 2 porter's houses -- Bushrod is \"perfectly satisfied with the cheapness, the strength and durability of these buildings\" -- considers building a 2 story house for nephew in this fashion on the west of the Blue Ridge. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Mar. 19th 1812 recd. 24th,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Mar. 23.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Independence. Describes the merits of 2 tracts of land in Montgomery Cty., both for sale, one nr. The Court House, the other about 8 miles from Georgetown. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Benj. Berry.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Mentions a note having been endorsed by Colo. Deneale--unable to collect the money and requests further indulgence--is paying a certain amount and will endorse a note for $500.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. Advises Bushrod Washington on his wife's treatment \"to complete the conquest which Mrs. Washington has happily made in part over her attachment to laudanum\" -- Rush directs a gradual lessening of the dose to nothing -- suggests various infusions, including ginger tea, bitters, spirits of hartshorne, and strong porter or wine -- asks Bushrod to pass on his words that \"the habitual use of opium is often attended with the most serious and distressing consequences [including] idiotism and madness\" -- he hopes her resolution to be cured is equal to her judgment on the subject of the letter. Autograph letter signed, docketed by B.W. \"Doct. Rush Advice for Mrs. Washington\", laminated.","Receipt. Payment in full for medical services.","Bond. D. 1 page. Document docketed \"Washington to Morgan $234.6\", laminated.Bond to pay $468.12 with the condition that the bond is void if $234.06 is paid by Sept. 15 1813. Signed by Henry and Warner Washington [Jr.]. Witnessed by Benj. Taylor. On reverse, \"By cash of the within by Benj. Taylor Sixty five dollars (signed) B. Taylor, March 20 1813\" and \"June 18 1813 by Cash of Benj. Taylor Eighty Dollars.\"","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Custis's check on Farmers Bank of Alexandria for $145. Autograph document signed, endorsed by Dawson, canceled.","A.L. 2 pages. Washington. Harper's name does not appear on original manuscript, but in this letter to his daughter he describes his recent visit to Mount Vernon -- says he was well-received but that the place is quite run down except for the mansion itself -- the garden and hothouses (with their lemon trees) did earn his praise.","D. 2 pages. Gray agrees to purchase W-n's land in Westmoreland Cty. on the Potomac $20. an acre for 800 acres and $10. an acre for the balance pending a survey ... Gray to pay 100 shares of $100. each of Potomac Bank Stock when deeds are drawn ... payments out lined ... Washington reserves the grave yard and 50 ft. sq. at Wakefield to include the spot on which GW was born ... witnessed by Bushrod W-n, R. G. Robb, James Miller.","A.L.S. 1 page. Offers to dismiss the suit against him initiated by Bushrod Washington, Jr., and accept the provision made for him in his father's will (Wm A. W-n) \"in discharge of the sum which Colo. Washington recd as his guardian from the Executors of Genl Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Previously sent remittance of a balance owed back to him. Discusses a Superior Court suit of Mr. Washington. Addressed to \"Doctr. David Stuart, Ossian Hall, near Alexandria.\" Docketed \"Genl. Minor\" with date.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Bishop William White. Concerns a candidate for the ministry, Mr. Milnor, who White believes will be \"useful to our Church, and to the Causes of Religion in general ...\" White is editing a defense of Church doctrine and will send Washington a copy. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","Letter, Mount Vernon. To Simon Summers, Surveyor of Henrico County. Requests him to make survey of some of his land--leave letter in p.o. saying when to expect him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\". On reverse is docket \"Rough Plat and notes of one of Judge Washington's fields.\" and notation \"at request of Judge Washington.\" There follows survey notes dated July 25-26, 1813, and the two names \"John Bryan and Robbert Dunnington C.C.\"","The letter addresses several legal questions to Peters and ends with the admonition that the British fleet is expected hourly and \"will do great mischief should these ships pass the fort\" (Fort Washington) where \"the Adams (a vessel), some gunboats and about 2000 men\" are understood to be stationed.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 3 pages. Agreement for sale of 85 1/2 acres of timbered land and 125 acres cleared land by Washington, near Charlestown -- Ranson to pay $60 per acre for wooded and $40 per acre for cleared -- terms of payment -- Washington to have it surveyed and give proper title. Document, docketed, laminated. Signed by Geo. F. Washington and Mathw. Ranson, witnessed by John Yates.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Georgetown. A chatty letter containing one of the very early descriptions of Mount Vernon during the occupancy of Bushrod Washington: Went by barge -- 16 miles -- left at sunrise -- the plantation reduced to 4000 acres -- about 60 working slaves besides house servants and 15 or 20 children -- appearance of neglect, need for superintendence visible -- present appearances did not comport with dignity of the great man who left it -- garden contains rare and wonderful exotics, lemon and fig trees, fine apples, coconuts -- gardener a german, has been there 25 years -- house has \"a charming situation, with a fine growth of tall venerable trees at one end of it, with seats around many of the trees. There is a piazza the whole length of the house in front pav'd with large square stones. It commands a fine view of the river and adjacent country. We were invited into the \"banqueting-room,\" to see the celebrated chimney-piece, which is superb marble of various colours, exquisitely wrought ...\" -- pictures of the present owners, Mrs. Crawford her sister, furniture like that of dining rooms, in addition a large organ and a tall piece of furniture \"that I did not know the use of\" -- did not see the Judge or Mrs. Washington -- heard her piano sounding at a distance -- she is in very delicate health -- spends most of her time with her music -- scarcely ever sees her servants except her spinners to whom she gives their weekly portion of spinning -- \"sister Ann remark'd how well she should like to be mistress of such an establishment, and put things in order, cloathe the naked children, (for strange as it may seem, we saw such) ... We went to the vault where moulders all that was mortal of Washington\" -- describes Col. Wharton, death of his wife -- was once a friend -- to meet the celebrated Mrs. General Wilkinson and sister, french women from New Orleans -- has several fine birds, a mocking bird. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Georget Col., laminated, watermark (Amies and a dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Proud.\"","D.S. 1 page. Promise to pay $460.66 2/3 for value received from John Washington, to Wm. A.G. Dade as administrator of estate of Gwynn W. Baylor [possibly Walker Gwynn Baylor, born Virginia ca. 1780]. Docketing notes it is \"Benefit of Mrs. J. A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington. Document signed, fragment, docketed \"Mr. Washingtons note to Wm. A.P. Dade $460.66 2/3 benefit of Mrs. F.A. Baylor.\" Signed by Warner Washington [Jr.] and witnessed by Francis W[hiting] Washington.","D.S. 3 pages. Deed of land, 309 acres of land in Jefferson County to George Fayette Washington in exchange for payment of 4 bonds. If bonds are paid to Washington in time, deed to be void. Witnesses Matthew Ranson, John Yates, William Stanhope.","Printed stock certificates. Purchased at various times between 1813 and 1828.","$6.50 for subscription to the Federal Republican.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence and Eleanor rejoice in his safe arrival -- bank deposit agreeable to promise -- asks him to pay back taxes on land sold Joseph Lewis -- encloses notes of tenants on Rough Creek land -- send his five dollars to Federal Republican to have their paper sent to Warner at Russellsville -- they now publish a daily for $10 too -- news, Bonaparte's complete overthrow, loss of 82,000 men -- messenger from England with peace dispatches, prices dropped at the news -- rumor of a cabinet council to consider peace -- Armstrong the only one for war -- demo.'s upset over Boney's upset -- strange that men rejoice in his successes and upset at his defeat -- our relations with France if exposed would reveal corruption -- Warner's father [John Lewis] indebted to George Washington estate, how to close account -- fears it is not in his power to pay it. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. He hopes to hear Congress's report concerning the Glebe Land and land in the District, but disappointed so far. Also in regards to new jail in Alexandria, he believes citizens should not have to pay taxes for new jail as they were already taxed for the one in Fairfax County. To the Hon. Joseph Lewis,  a Member of Congress.","A.D.S. 1 page. John Littlejohn, collector of the revenue for the 22nd collection district of Virginia, collects duty of $10.00 from David Stuart for and upon a four wheel carriage called a coachee which is owned by Stuart.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Greenwood. Anna writes to her brother George Fayette of her ill health over a long period -- pain in breast and cough -- describes the medicines she has been taking and efforts to get a doctor from Fredericksburg or elsewhere -- hopes to visit him in summer by packet \"if the British will be good enough to keep out of the way.\" -- writes of her children, Charles and Churchill -- scolds him for not writing. Autograph letter signed, (under cover of letter of March 1) watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. She sends the letter written fortnight ago [see letter of 12 February 1815 -- it was not sent earlier because Jack was struck with rheumatism and could not carry it to Alexandria -- again rebukes her brother for not writing -- her health is improved, but pain and cough continue. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"[ ] Mar. 2,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","Letter, to Robert Brent, Department of War. Lear writes as official of the Department of war, Accounts Office on official business.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood. Expresses concern over a report of her brother's illness -- describes her own poor health -- will try to come up to see him if he is still ill -- explicitly prays to the Lord for his consolation and recovery. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"by Jack Cole\", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. M. Thornton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Lawrence writes to console his brother Robert on the recent death of his son, who was preserved so long to him, which only made the wound deeper -- Lawrence offers Christian consolations -- postscript says that the watch key was received as gift. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark, in pencil \"on my brother Robert's death 1823.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\"","A.N.S. 2 pages. Third person note to \"Uncle Beverley\" informing him that some lands are scheduled to be sold for taxes if they are not played. Mentions that certain lots acquired under the Byrd lottery should be claimed for her children. Sarah Tayloe Washington (Widow of Col. Wm A. Washington). S. T. Washington refers to herself as \"Miss.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Gov Johnson and Genl. Washington,\" written on reverse \"Signer Constitution and Sup. Court,\" and on face of letter \"This is from Gov. T. Johnson of Md. who nominated Washington to be Commander in Chief,\" laminated, watermark (5 pt. star enclosing CS). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Thos. Johnson.\" Johnson encloses one of General Washington's letters, of which he has several, which Hatch may keep -- apparently as a collectible relic.","Memorandum of agreement, D. 1 page. Francis Washington is to deliver 1000 bushels of wheat to James English's father's barn sometime in November -- Washington to be paid 7 shillings per bushel. Document, docketed \"English and Washington agt.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1815]. Signed by Warner Washington, Francis Washington and James English. Witnessed by Reade Washington. Receipt on reverse for money signed by Francis W. Washington, dated November 5, 1815.","A.D.S. 1 page. Summons to the Washington Family pertaining to a lawsuit.","D. 2 pages. Handwritten copy of a unanimous resolution by the General Assembly of Virginia that the governor be allowed to open correspondence with Bushrod Washington to permit the remains of George Washington and Martha Washington to be reinterred near the Virginia capital beneath a monument to be erected at public expense. Document, docketed \"Copy of Resolutions for the erection of a Monument to the Memory of George Washington,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Regrets that Eliza's insistance on journeying in cold wet weather has caused her suffering illness -- Powel hopes she and her sisters won't let their opposite political views come between them -- discusses Mr. Sergeant and Mr. Hopkinson of Pennsylvania, now in congress -- pleased Eliza resides with Col. [Tobias] Lear and wife [Frances Dandridge] -- recounts \"a vague report in circulation here\" that she and Mr. Law are to be reconciled for their child's sake -- mentions that is in her 74th year. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliz. Powel.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. In hand of a third party. Mrs. Lewis presents to Mr. Pitkin a cup and saucer that used to belong to George Washington.","Letter, Mount Vernon, to an unidentified newspaper. Bushrod asks that the paper discontinue its ad for sale of part of the Mount Vernon estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Deposited $50 to his credit in the bank of Alexandria.","Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. To Henry Jackson, Charge des Affaires of the U.S. in Paris. Sending several packets for friends in France. Mentions her engagement to Col. de Greffe, from whom she has not heard since June 18. He has lost his rank and fortune abroad and she is anxiously hoping for his return. Letter will be delivered by M. de Chenney. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Transfer of land title, George Corbin Washington and others. 1816, Jan. 31: Geo. C. Washington to James Magruder of land called the \"Lodge\" agreeable to Washington's contract with Samuel Fitzhugh ... 1816, June 24: Magruder conveys it to Jacob Wagner ... 1816, June 26: Magruder directs Washington to convey \"Lodge\" to Wagner ... 1819, Mar. 23: Wagner directs Washington to convey it to Robt. and John Oliver ... 1819, Apr.: \"Lodge\" deeded by Thos. Beall of Geo. Town to The Olivers ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Reports that it is too late to submit the claim this season. But, if he has a seat next year he will do everything in his power to procure its admission. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Haywood. S. T. Washington, daughter of Col. Wm A. and Sarah Tayloe (3rd wife). Letter to her uncle asking for one hundred dollars. Refers to property in Richmond which is rightfully her family's and the Byrd lottery properties. (Great niece of GW thru elder brother Augustine). Autograph letter signed, wax, seal, W-n Family cipher - excellent impressions.","Receipt, A.D.S. 1 page. Fitzhugh's receipt to Lewis (on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate) \"for rents due on a tenement on the Ravensworth tract.\" Note on verso records payment \"on acct. of Land rented for Free Negroes.\" Autograph document signed, with notes on verso in the hand of Bushrod Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Long description of his impressions of Washington, including an account of a visit to Mount Vernon. He met Bushrod Washington and later dined at Woodlawn with Nelly Custis Lewis. She presented him with an ivory button said to have belonged to G.W. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. An ivory button accompanied this letter and is in the museum collections.","Indenture. D.S. 4 pages. George Corbin Washington, nephew of Bushrod Washington, as trustee of George Washington's lot in Washington, DC, sells to English the General's Capitol Hill lots. George Washington's house on Capitol Hill was destroyed by fire during the War of 1812.","Circular letter, L.S. 1 page. A printed letter to legatees of George Washington's estate regarding Henry Banks' claim to the Kentucky land forming part of the estate -- Banks's claim is good and he has agreed to make equal division of land -- his agent will sell it and divide proceeds -- legatees need either to return a power of attorney in this matter or, if they desire to deal separately, contact Banks themselves. Letter signed, integral cover, (addressed in hand of L. Lewis), laminated). Names on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington\" and \"Law Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Montgomery County, Maryland, Medley Hills. Mentions an enclosed certificate [missing] attesting to his Revolutionary service in the 7th Maryland Regiment and Regiment No. 1 ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","8 bills and 1 undated envelope. Bills charged to Lawrence Lewis and Bushrod Washington as executors of George Washington's estate.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod Washington responds to Mr. Lunell concerning his uncle's, George Washington, character and personality. He describes him as being \"comtemplative\", \"reserved\", \"distinguished\" yet \"kind and affectionate\" to relatives, and having \"consummate wisdom.\" He mentions his fondness for \"rural employment\" and skill at managing his plantation.","A.D.S. 2 pages. An agreement whereby Lewis (George Washington's nephew) will sell approx. 550 acres in Jefferson County, called Rock Hall, to Ranson for $17,115. The transaction is to occur as soon as Lewis receives the deed; the land was involved in a lawsuit between the \"Executors of Genl. Geo. Washington Plaintiff and Gerard Alexander and other Defendants.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. To the Cashier, Bank of Columbia, Georgetown. Re: Payment of $300 note. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Annapolis. Gov. Goldsborough's defense of his congressional conduct in 1814 when the question of removing the seat of gov't from Washington was discussed and a resolution voted on ... a Maj. Peter has charged the Gov. with being hostile to the Capital City ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\"","Elegy of George Washington. A.D.S. 1 page. Written \"on board the Steam Boat\" \"We come, kind Sir, to gaze upon the earth That gave Columbia's mighty hero birth. We come to heave the patriotic sigh Upon the tomb, where now his ashes lie ...\" On cover is a signature: \"Eleanor P. Lewis.\"","D.S. 1 page. Deposition of George Fayette Washington before WIlliam Waters, justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. -- deposer is the only surviving son of George A. Washington, late a Lieutenant in Virginia continental line -- claim for U.S. bounty lands -- his brother Charles A. and sister Anna Maria Thornton are dead, and sister's sons Charles A. ad Churchill J. Thornton to receive half. Document signed, docketed \"Memo. May 2d to ex. and Rept. tomorrow,\" watermark.","Letter. Is returning the shoes which are not Mrs. Washington's ... please return to rightful owner ... Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Account of payment due Taylor from Washington mostly on taxes that Taylor had paid on behalf of Washington in Kentucky and Ohio. Possibly George Fayette Washington. Autograph document signed, docketed. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lynchburg. Distressed over his illness -- Nelly Custis Lewis away from Woodlawn. Mentions Washington Custis going to the aid of a relative in Mississippi. Other family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Name on orginal manuscript appears as \" B. Carter.\"","A.L. 2 pages. Writing in the third person, Eleanor expresses her gratitude for Dr. Parrish's treatment of her \"suffering child\" and encloses payment for his services. Dr. Parrish noted Mrs. Lewis' connection with GW and the identity of the child [Agnes] who died under his care. Autograph letter, integral cover.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Labeled at top \"Extract.\" Description of visit to gardens, greenhouses and tomb. Visit was probably conducted by John C. Ehlers. Autograph document signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore speaks of his philosophies of life and death: \"Death .. is ... the brightest and most glorious moment to man .. if death was the body's enemy, it was the soul's good friend.\" Discusses his ideas about a treatment for yellow fever which Moore \"accidently\" discovered in 1817. It involves the use of mercury and calomel. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","D.S. 1 page. Bail bond of Warner Washington [Jr.] for $687.10, issued by the clerk's office of the Supreme Court of Law of Frederick county, because of a debt to Alexander Porter -- returnable the first Monday in February Signed by Warner and Perrin Washington. A printed form with manuscript additions. Document signed, partly printed.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Shirley, Virginia. Moore explains that he wishes to leave Virginia and return to South Carolina, where \"I meet with encouragment in my profession, and great civility in my social intercourse with an enlightened and polished people.\" Claims that he is \"without money,\" he asks Washington to lend him money to travel to South Carolina. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Princeton. William writes to his half brother requesting money to pay spring session bill at school (as he had to do in the fall) and some doctor bills -- he has written home for money, but there seems to be no money in Westmoreland -- he has been ill -- will try to see Judge Bushrod Washington who is in Trenton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"W.A. Washington Jr.\", laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. A. Washington.\"","A mansucript check for cash of the Bank of Potomac, signed by John Augustine Washington II. To be paid to N. Herbert of Alexandria for dividends due on his stock.","Letter, 2 pages. Mason Co. on the Kanawa. As the sole tenant of this parcel of land Fleaharty requests the position of manager. He pleads his case with true rustic eloquence. Mentions having salt on property.","D. 1 page. Bond for $750.22 for Warner Washington [Jr.] to deliver 10 head of horses to court house in Winchester on July 2. Signed by all three Washingtons. Document, partly printed, docketed \"Porter ass vs. ? Washington D Bond 18th Oct. [Natirisel ?] and Jud. 618\" and \"Notice given to all parties on the 21st day of Sept. to 4th day of October Court\", laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \" Warner Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Angela [about 8 yrs. old] writes to her brother of visitors to their home -- their sister [Parke] is away at a wedding at Mrs. Van Ness's -- their mother, E.P. Lewis, adds her own note to Lorenzo on the verso -- she writes that a letter from him to Ped [Angela] would give her much pleasure -- did he receive $5 she sent in a letter before Christmas? -- Parke is in Washington for the wedding -- concludes with family news. Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, postmarked \"Alexa Jan. 1\", torn and mutilated, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catolog card appears as 1821 [Dec.] 31 Monday.","D.S. Land paper presented to Palemon H. Winchester of Madison Co. by James Monroe.","Receipt for corporation taxes pd. by Washington for Thomas and Ann Beall and for himself.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Early description of Mount Vernon--went to visit Mt. V. with Mr. Sibley of Michigan and Mr. Schoolcraft, author and minerologist--custom seems to be to go thru mansion and around grounds with no ceremony, no matter whether Judge W. and family are there or not--\"The house is of wood - old, plain and has rather a gothic appearance ... A stranger is struck with the plainness, and I may add, the stiffness of appearance by which the whole is characterized.\"--\"The changes [since G.W.'s death] which have taken place are ... chiefly produced by decay - few from purposed alteration; and on the whole one would be led to think that the General paid no great regard to ornament and that whatever he attempted in that way he was unsuccessful.\"--exotic fruits and flowers in green house--\"Many of the ornamental trees and shrubs appear to have been planted promiscuously, without order or regularity. This was far more agreable to my eye than the sharp points and angles in which the box borders of the garden were arranged--plucked a piece of cedar from G.W.'s tomb. Autograph letter signed, watermark. Early description of Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Belmont. Discussion of slavery: \"Some Legalized Kidnappers might be usefully employed in scouring our State of all your fugitive slaves; and if you could colonize all the sooty race, nothing better could be done.\" Peters is angered at the abolitionists, those \"antiflagellating benevolents\". Finally, Peters hopes Washington regains his health, \"so that you may be strong, and work hard on your colonization Scheme; so that all [the slaves] may be returned to the happy regions of their forefathers...\" Mentions Bushrod's \"malady,\" lamenting that \"your appetite was often your worst enemy; and its indulgence in improper gratifications has often nourished, in place of destroying your disease... I once knew a hardy Scotchman killed, when convalescent and recovering from a bilious complaint, by gratifying his appetitite in the treat of a boiled scotch herring.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L. 4 pages. Fairfax County. Early description of Mount Vernon in an unsigned, incomplete letter -- description of house -- \"The whole structure has lately undergone a thorough repair and has in every respect the same appearance as when the General died, except a small portico which the Judge has erected at the south end of the mansion.\" -- description of bowling green and trees, gardens, and exotic plants -- description of main hall and key to Bastille -- \"The Judge now uses the General's study as a dining room. The General's library contains a huge and handsome collection of Books.\" -- American and fallow deer on the estate. Autograph letter, incomplete, unsigned, laminated. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","D. 1 page. Printed notice of July 4, 1822 over Bushrod Washington's name, forbidding permission to steam boat parties and other groups to use Mt. Vernon for \"eating, drinking and dancing parties\" -- \"unpleasant circumstances\" led to his notice -- \"respectable strangers\" can still continue to visit, except on Sundays -- below this is printed a later form letter stating that the published notice has been ignored and he intends to sue boat companies who bring parties to Mt. Vernon -- on reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement of the debt due Tracy.\" in hand of Bushrod Washington -- the account covers 1824-1826. Document, printed, docketed \"Mr Scott's statement of bal. due 1 Jany 1826\" and \"Bushrod Washington protest against making Mt. Vernon a dance and lunch [ ] 1822.\" [On reverse is \"Copy of Mr. Scott's statement\" 1826 Jan. 1].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Harpers Ferry to Charles Town. Letter about the preparation of a wedding cake.","L.S. 1 page. Printed circular letter requesting agreement of legatees of George Washington's estate to bring suit in court of District of Columbia in order to settle and pay out remaining assets of estate -- signed by Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis -- a note is added in Bushrod Washington's hand, requesting to know heirs of Mrs. Anna Maria Thornton [Geo. F. Washington's sister] -- this added note is dated 23 January 1823. Letter signed, printed, with additions in hand of Bush. W., integral cover in hand of B.W., laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. George Corbin writes his uncle that he has just returned from Green Hill -- this morning he saw Mr. Beverly who is undecided about selling his [Negro] boy to Bushrod Washington -- Dick is about 18 years old and has resided in the District about 3 years -- questions legality of removing a slave to Virginia by purchase -- advises Bushrod to consult Virginia law on this -- he purchased some of finest English and Dutch cattle at sale of the property of Mr. Wm. Williams of Frederick County. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W., postmarked Georn. Ca., Jan. 21,\" laminated, red seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","Early description of Mount Vernon and certificate of authenticity for painting of Great Falls. Also includes copy, same date.","Letter, 2 pages. To the Superior Court of the Chancery of the Winchester District. Answer of the complaint against him by Geo. Wm. Fairfax and others regarding his trusteeship of the estate of Ferdinand Fairfax and Eliza Blair Fairfax. He wishes to relinquish his responsibility due to failing health.","A.L.S. 3 pages. King George County. Written by a grandson of Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, this letter asks about dividing the remainder of George Washington's estate among his immediate family -- his brother and sister have died, so how should their share be divided? -- Bushrod's reply, dated 1823 May 27, is drafted on page 3 of the manuscript -- the judge gives his opinion of legal distribution of remainder of the estate among heirs of Ann Ashton -- a suit has been brought for final settlement and the courts will decide. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by B.W. \"letter and answer.\" [Bushrod W.'s answer is drafted on back sheet of letter]. [John N. Ashton was a grandson of Augustine Washington, G.W.'s half-brother].","Autograph letter, signed. \"Bush. Washington\" writes to Charles Lewis Esq, regarding a possible arbitration or suit. Letter mentions Mr.Thomas Swann, Mr. Robert I. Taylor, and Mr. Walter Jones. Handwritten note at the bottom.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New Orleans. Erwin writes in regard to collecting an account -- he doesn't want to call on \"our mutual friend Johnny Anderson\" for payment of his note, because Anderson considers himself a great man thereabouts and he has promised to pay upon the sale of his crop -- \"our friend Henry Johnston will be our next governor.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, postmarked \"New Orl. L Sept 15,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Jefferson. Re: A suit against a \"John Washington\" administrator of the estate of John Throckmorton. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that \"This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant\" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, The object of this letter is to give you the name and place of residence of the gentleman on whose account I spoke to you this morning, as they may escape your recollection. 'William Griffith, Burlington, New Jersey.' Sincerely yrs, Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Expressing concern over L.L's indisposition News of the death of a friend killed by an explosion in a steam boiler. News of several marriages. Visit of Judge Johnson and Edward Livingston; good prospects for the Judge's election. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\" Integral cover, wax seal (broken).","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. Peters writes about publications, sending Washington six copies for his approval before printing. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.N.S. 1 page. \"I this day made a settlement with Mr. Daingerfield Lewis of my private account with my Brother George Lewis and I find exclusive of the property sold by my Brother at Mill Brook he stands indebted to me Five hundred and twenty one dollars and fifty nine cents ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Letter with cross-writing. Wishing him a quick recovery from his indisposition. News of the preparations for her impending visit to Phila. News of her household. Integral cover, wax seal. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Lewis (Butler).\"","A.L.S. 1 page. GWPC's letter accompanies a plate of the States china which is given to Mrs. [Trumbull], the widow of the late Gov. Trumbull.","Partially printed form signed by Samuel J. Cramer.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Concerning the executors of Washington's will.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mr. Washington, speaking on behalf of all the legatees of Col. [Wm A] Washington requests a quick settlement of the estate. He and the others feel the delay has been extraordinary and unusual. Reference to Kanawah lands. (Post mark - \"MaHa Bridge\" Aug. 3, 1824). Autograph letter signed, Integral cover.","Autograph document signed in the hand of Bushrod Washington, for the sale of land in Prince William County called Yorkshire Farm.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Writing in French, Frestel assures Nelly of his and G.W. Lafayette's affection for her -- they bid farewell to America where they have been received with such kindness -- can add nothing to what Georges has told her -- admonishes her to always remain as she is -- respects to her mother, grandmother and sisters. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"recommended to the care of my M. friend George Washington Lafayette\" laminated, watermark, in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Char. Va. Nov. 10\", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Writing from Mount Vernon, Judge Washington provides his nephew with introductions to two Westmoreland Co. judges and gives advice on passing the Virginia bar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning meeting arrangements and introductions.","D. 2 pages. Estate of Thos. Peter indebtedness to estate of G.W.--Receipted to G.W. Peter by John A. Washington, attorney in fact for G.W.P. Custis, surviving executor of G.W. Document, endorsed \"Thomas Peter and wife,\" and \"Washington Exer. v. Washington Legatees, marked \"No. 21.\"","A.D. 2 pages. Lawrence Lewis's account with the Estate of Washington including expenses incurred by him from 1825 to 1833 for housing, food, clothing, medical attendance, and other items. Lewis states that all his other accounts with the Executor of the Estate are now settled and if anyone should desire to examine same he may do so. \"On account of Old free Negroes of the Estate.\" Autograph document signed, folio size invoice.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Received copies of George Washington's letters from Chief Justice John Marshall -- will take them to Philadelphia in March -- proposes terms for publication and fee involved -- the Chief Justice thinks there will be 3 volumes. Autograph letter signed, draft. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\"","Eleanor C. Stuart draws a personal check for $140.00 on the Bank of Alexandria.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Leesburg. Regarding land and rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding Harrison's brother's books to be returned.","Bushrod Washington, Alexandria, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington II, Mount Vernon, regarding books and supply of sugar in the store room. Bushrod asked his nephew to bring to Alexandria some papers from the \"press which stands on the walnut chest of drawers in my outward study...\" Papers relate to the  administration of George Washington's estate. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Harrison in Leesburg. Regarding rent on the Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod reports that he commenced cleaning the ditch in his large meadow but after riding to the meadow he found all hands would be required to take care of the hay which he plans to finish during the week. He thanks his neighbor for his offer to do the ditch but thinks he has the power to do it with his own help. He plans to invest some money and wants to purchase a share in the Dismal Swamp, if the sum is too large he would like to buy the share on partnership, however, he prefers to do so alone. He says he will communicate his neighbor's hints to Bushrod Jr. about the road which he is sorry to hear has been so much neglected.","Bushrod Washington, Mount Vernon, writes to his nephew, John Augustine Washington, Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia, regarding the price of brandy. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partial wax seal.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. To Thompson at the Supreme Court of the U.S. Didn't write sooner because he wanted to examine Thompson's decisions carefully -- then \"our domestic misfortunes occurred, which compelled me to take my family to the mountains\" -- apologizing for his resulting silence, Bushrod then writes out his opinion on the several decisions made by Thompson, concurring in all.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, watermarked (M). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington. Letter of introduction for Lawrence Lewis requesting that he be shown the hospitality of Northhampton Co. Lewis wishes to go to Smith's Island.","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Concerning the full length portrait of George Washington in military uniform which he painted in July 1790 for Mrs. Washington. At the time of this letter, the portrait was owned by \"Mrs. Custis\" (Eliza Parke Custis Law). It descended in the family and is at present in the collection at Winterthur. (see Eisen, \"Portraits of Washington\", vol. 11, p. 417 and Morgan and Fielding, \"The Life Portraits of Washington\", p. 165.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Regarding survey and boundaries of his land at Yorkshire farm.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. His lawyer writes that no bond was found in chancery court. Mr. Harrison should let him know if there is one filed in the court where the judgment was rendered.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington \"between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th\" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","Berryville. List of accounts for merchandise purchased by Lawrence Lewis from Berryville merchant Treadwell Lewis. The purchases include French brandy, rice, salt, linen, blank books, paper, molasses, cups, pots, halters, calomel, laudanum, and other dry goods.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadlephia. Disappointed not to have received payment from Mr. Hooe. Wishes to have the business closed.","A.D.S. 1 page. Promissory note payable to Augustine L. Washington for $329.55. Docketed on verso, Mr. Walter Johnson (C.L. Washington not identified).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Describes a visit to Mount Vernon. Also mentions having dined with President John Quincy Adams.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Bushrod writes \"I had a short session in Phila. and decided but few cases, but most of them are interesting\" -- he then gives an account of the five most important law cases he decided at Philadelphia -- asks Thompson's opinion on them and for a report of cases decided in Thompson's circuit. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Ca. May 11.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Letter discusses payments on bonds and when payments on bonds are due - stresses the importance of comparing contracts and bonds. Autograph letter signed, seal, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Brent is clerk of the District of Columbia. GW estate business. Judge Washington asks for deeds and bills of sale for lots in the District owned by General Washington. He suspects that George Corbin Washington may have recently sold lots which had previously been sold. Autograph letter signed, separate letter cover franked.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. MS-2471 A - To Robert Beverley, Esq., Judge Washington asks Mr. Beverley to recommend a lawyer to represent Mr. Parks [husband of Harriot Washington] suit, for the executors of General Washington; MS-2471 B 1p., A copy of Robert Beverley's reply appears on the inside page, in handwriting of Mr. Beverley, dated June 2, 1826.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Amounts and payments owed to himself and Mr. Turner by Mr. Hooe.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hermitage, Kanhawa City to Woodlawn. Samuel requests copy of George Washington's will to enable him to file writ of ejectment against present holder of land, to ascertain title to it.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely. Payments and bonds due him.","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Washington and Blackburn.\" Regarding rents due to himself and Judge Washington.","Account of blacksmith work done done for Lawrence Lewis at Woodlawn, 1827-1829.","A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington regrets that he cannot accept Meredith's invitation to dinner on account of his wife's health. Washington reports that for the last 5 or 6 years he has been obliged to decline all invitations to dinner or evening parties. He asks Meredith to accept his apology.","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis to 'My dear child,' Frances Parke Butler. This letter, written from Arlington while visiting her brother George Washington Parke Custis and 'Aunt Mary' briefly mentions Bushrod Washington's needed improvements to Mount Vernon, and repairs made to Woodlawn Plantation. She desires Parke send her a finished 'picture' of Parke herself, which she believes will be a 'faithful likeness.' She requests for it to be sent unframed and in placed in a morocco case for proper storage. Eleanor promises to send Parke various sundry goods, including corsets, corals, and silks. She also discusses family matters, including the death of Parke's 'Good Uncle Carter,' and the reaction of Eleanor's half sibling, also named Eleanor. Eleanor writes using a common 19th century practice of cross-writing. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 27.","D.S. 1 page. Written provenance of George Washington's shaving box by Phil Pendleton.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding the measurements of water from the spring at the back of Judge Washington's house.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Rockville, MD to Washington, D.C. The writer comments on the recent election in Maryland of two Jacksonian legislators, rather than administration men, explaining that the administration voters split their votes between too many candidates -- he claims that the electoral election will show a difference, and that an administration man will win, securing the district for John Quincy Adams -- gives permission to print this, leaving off his name. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Rockville Md. 2nd Oct,\" letter marked \"to the editor,\" laminated, watermark (6 pt. star). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lee requests Bushrod Washington's recommendations for a teacher of \"settled character\" to teach the solid branches of education at a new female academy in Leesburg, Va., administered by Lee's sister. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis tells Bushrod that he is mindful of his obligation on the part of Genl. Washington's Estate. He reports that two gentlemen have funds of his in their hands which he shall authorize his brother to collect. He will borrow from a bank in order to cover the rest of the obligation. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond to Spotswood, Nottingham near Fredericksburg. Hamilton relates to Spotswood that no decision had taken place relative to his claim but it would be brought before Chief Justice Marshall on Monday next. Hamilton reports other legal matters relative to the case. He adds that he will be at home during Christmas and invites him to ride up for a visit.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. General Lafayette expresses his sympathy with Nelly and her family over the recent death of her grandson E.G.W. Butler, son of Parke and Mr. Butler -- his own recently-married granddaughter is ill with a serious complaint in lungs -- George W. Lafayette's daughter Natalie is recently married -- he and George are going to Paris soon because they have been elected deputies of \"This and the neighboring district of Meaux\" -- agrees that Cincinnati is a delightful place, but acknowledges that Nelly will be happier with her daughter in New York when Gen. Gaines moves there -- sends his regards to many of Nelly's family members by name -- received letter from G.W.P. Custis \"who I see has produced two very good plays.\" -- comments on Betty's [Eliza P. Custis's] poor situation and health. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Mar 4,\" written on cover \"forwarded by your obt. ser. Wm. Whittock Jr. 4 March 1828,\" laminated, red seal.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Send thanks for copies of George Washington letters but disappointed in not receiving GW autographs \"as it was my intention to distribute them in Europe among eminent persons ... I was particularly gratified with your account of Gen. Washington's devotional habits ...\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town, Va. He expresses satisfaction that his nephew Churchill seems to be more truly pious than most young people -- offers spiritual support and direction in a letter full of biblical allusions. Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Uncle Washington Feby. 26 1828,\" badly mutilated, laminated.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Culpepper. Jane Thornton encloses two checks for partial payment of the claim Bushrod preferred against her. She will send the balance when it is convenient as her family is currently troubled by illness. She extends an invitation to Bushrod to visit should he ever be called to her part of the country. She is disappointed that he will not be sending his two sons to school near her.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis apologizes for the delay in paying George Washington's estate the money he owes it -- he was disappointed in getting money from Eastern Shore of Va., and must await market for crops -- \"I have been often in want of a single dollar\" -- the market is very low at present. Autograph letter signed, mounted. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","The letter includes a swatch of velvet cloth worn by George Washington stitched to the letter to thank Lutz for his time as the Sergeant of Washington guard at Valley Forge.","A.L.S. 1 page. G.C. Washington acknowledges General Stewarts acceptance of the draft on him. He reports that they are still engaged with the tariff [in Congress] and fears it will occupy some time as its fate is still in doubt. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Pleased with her son's use of French ... distressed to hear that Aunt Thornton has been unwell ... father and friends in the neighborhood send greetings ... Autograph letter signed, cover, written in French.","A.L.S. 9 pages. Recommends defeat of congressional resolution to abolish office of Major General ... act of Congress of Mar. 1799 settled the divisions of army units and officers on recommendation of Washington and Hamilton ...  Name on original manuscript appears as \"A. Macomb.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"HUDSON.\"","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health and education. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Re: Senate bill to widen the draw of the Potomac Bridge from 35' to 50' or 55' ... Smith favors a draw of not less than 60' as boats are of larger and larger design ...","For one share of stock in the Potowmack Company. Value is 444.","Draft copy. A.L.S. 1 page. Bushrod Washington calls Robert Lewis's attention to the matter that certain sources have not paid their obligations and that the duty of legally enforcing such payment may be necessary. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, (Draft-Copy).","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets she cannot raise the money to pay a debt to the estate---has tried to raise money on her property in Kentucky---hopes to see Judge W-n in Jefferson this summer or fall when she hopes to pay part or all. [Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison, first married George Steptoe W-n---after his death she married a Mr. Todd of Ky.---they were married in the White House during Madison's presidency] Information received from Mrs. Todd, V-R FOR West Va.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fredericksburg. Lewis reports that he has nearly recovered from a serious illness. He relates that suits have been instituted against his debtors in order to meet his engagements with the Executors of Genl. Washington. Lewis will be in Fredrick, he hopes, during the month of August and would like to meet Bushrod there in order to explain more satisfactorily his prospects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Comments on an approaching election and his confidence in success ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Letcher.\" Autograph letter signed, watermark : \"AMIES PHILADA.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Smyrna Harbor. Written on board the U.S.S. Java in the Mediterranean. News of their trip abroad, including a visit to the \"Plains of ancient Troy.\" Also the story of an encounter on board the ship, The Warren, with the \"Celebrated Greek Pirate\" Marmaduke.","A.L.S. 1 page. Lucy Todd apologizes to Bushrod for leaving without conversing with him about settling her debt to him. Her situation was complicated by a suit brought by Charles Todd against her which required $2000 for satisfaction. She asks Bushrod to accept 40 shares of bank stock to liquidate as much of the debt as possible.","A.D.S. 3 pages. List of sundries purchased by the month. All personal items. Two tears with some loss of text.","Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington, Philadelphia, writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, regarding family health and education. The letter mentions the death of Judge Richard Peters, longtime friend of Bushrod's. The letter has a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter signed. 1 sheet with burnt edges.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Eliza presents her friend the attached clipping of two words [\"that it\"] cut from something written by George Washington -- she also attached a small piece of velvet worn by him -- all in thanks for Snow's kindnesses since Eliza's arrival in Boston. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza Parke Custis.\" Autograph document signed, laminated.","D. 2 pages. Receipt from auditor's office in the state of Kentucky for 72 cents tax paid on 576 2/3 acres of land in Logan County, due from 1827.","A.L.S. 1 page. Secretary of State Clay (under J.Q. Adams) regrets to inform Washington that he does not have a position in the Department of State for the son of Washington's friend. \"If any existed your own recommendation ... would be entirely sufficient.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Re: an accounting of the way in which the nephew's son spent his money while with the Thorntons ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Christmas greetings and congrats on his election to the Presidency. Also mentions a locket she has sent containing the hair of General and Mrs. Washington, General Lafayette and her own. Autograph letter signed, integral cover docket by AJ.","A.L.S. 3 pages. La Grange to Woodlawn. Lafayette writes that he is always glad to welcome Nelly's American friends in France -- he has several great-grandchildren -- Miss Henrietta Douglas in town and they talked of Woodlawn -- admitting that it is \"not proper\" for him to meddle in American politics, he offers a comment on American election of 1828 anyway in view of Nelly's \"electioneering wishes\" having been accomplished -- he wishes there had been less abuse on both sides -- recommends trip to Europe for Eliza Parke Custis Law, and grieves for her dejected state. Name on original manuscript appears as \"General Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"Recd and forwarded by your Obt Ser. Wm. Whittock Jr.,\" laminated, Postmarked \"New York Mar. 10,\" red seal with device of man's head (George Washington's).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza encloses a check for $103 (this is return of a loan plus interest) -- insists on sending the interest, too -- apologizes for delay -- will \"resort to harsh measures\" to recover what is her due, and then will have plenty money -- has been very ill -- Mr. Rogers has come and taken away last child of her daughter to Baltimore, and now she is desolate and alone -- Gen. Lafayette wants her to come to him in France, but she doesn't want to leave her country and travel alone -- \"I must totter on the the grave alone.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmaked \"Washn. City Apr. 22,\" laminated, black seal with waffle design, watermark (S and A Butler U.S.).","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle and aunt, Bushrod Washington and Julia Ann Washington, Mount Vernon, regarding family updates and describes her journey home from Mount Vernon. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet, partially torn.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Must decline invitation to dine--Mrs. W. afraid he will have another attack like that he just had, if he goes--her excitement on matter so strong he cannot bring himself to go without her consent--invites him and other officers over to dine. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. A note fixing the time for \"...you, the other gentlemen, and the ladies of the fort [Fort Washington] to dine with me ....\" sends Mrs. M. a few apricots... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Mt. Vernon docketed \"Hon. Bush. Washington 5th July 1829.\"","Jane Charlotte Washington writes to her uncle, Bushrod Washington, Philadelphia, regarding family health. She is grieved to hear of Bushrod's illness. Letter contains a Charlestown postmark. He would die the following month. Autograph letter, signed. 1 sheet with partially burnt edges.","Possibly from John Augustine Washington. A.D. Requests interview to be confidential--doesn't know how his case will end, and has aversion to usual practices [at death]--his body not to be restrained in any way, not to be buried until signs of decay are seen--coffin to have holes bored in lid and sides [for air] in case of resuscitation--directions for removing his body to Mt. Vernon--nephew John [Augustine] Washington has been asked to come up. Autograph document, laminated, watermark (Hudson). Date on original catalog card appears [1829] [Nov. 14].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Washington City. Bushrod Washington Jr., writes that Cousin John [Augustine Washington] is doing the inventory of the late Judge Bushrod Washington's estate -- the two of them are having some doubt as to bequests, particularly about what books should be considered part of the law library -- they suggest a solution, and are trying to iron out difficulties on that point and to clarify one boundary line -- he suggests George mind his health and travel in a closed carriage rather than by horseback -- Bushrod Jr's. family is expected at Mt. Zephyr today. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Geo. C. Washington, written in a later hand \"Son of Col. Wm. A. Washington and brother of Hon. G.C. Washington, on business concerning settlement of Gen'l Washington's estate,\" postmarked \"Alexa. Ca Dec. 30,\" laminated.","Autograph note, 1 page. Accepts dinner invitation ...","Account, 3 pages. List of household sundries purchased by Lorenzo Lewis by the month.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Results of his search re: Revolutionary claims of John Thornton and Jane W-n Thornton in 1788 ... quotes from a resolution of the Committee of Claims ... nothing conclusive ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Philadelphia. The eclipse--Aunt Rosalie [Stuart 's] engagement [to George Turberville ?]--her landscape painting-- attending lectures--Sonny [Parke's son, E.G W. Butler]--Mr. Hervian has finished cousin Mary [Custis] portrait. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [c. 1830] Feb. 13. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked .\" Forwarded by Mr L. L [ ], laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. He writes to his brother, the Congressman, asking for information on whether there is or will be a bill during this session before Committee on Territories for establishment of the Huron Territory -- he also wants all pamphlet speeches on Foot's Resolution -- wants to collect them all and have them bound. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. Aug. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, and in later hand.\" Brother of Go. C. Washington\",\" postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 12 March 1830,\" free.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mr. Peyton wishes to follow through a suit against the estate of Andrew Parks and Wm A. Washington regarding land titles of sales of certain Kanawah acreage and Federal City lots which formed part of the estate of General Washington. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Peyton, John H.\" Autograph letter signed, (on inside page - see Wm A. W-n letter to Robert Beverly of May 17, 1830).","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writing to support passage of a bill to incorporate the Alexandria Canal Co ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Sarah Washington expresses her sympathy on the grave illness of George Corbin Washington's only daughter [Eleanor Ann Washington] -- she herself has a \"floating gout\" caused, she believes, by sorrows for the losses of others -- she shares family news, mostly health-related -- Lawrence Washington, husband of her daughter Sarah, has bought Combleton and they reside there [Westmoreland County] -- Sarah mourns the loss of carriage horses, which with her inability to walk keep her confined -- when the family goes north every year for 3-4 months, she is \"totally alone.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge 18 May 1830,\" watermark (dove of peace, and No. 2).","A.D. 2 pages. A list of the letters and whether in hands of Sparks Hamilton--a note at the end says \"those marked S. are in my possession, and were among the papers sent to me from Mount Vernon by Judge Washington.\" Autograph document, in hand of J. Sparks, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Haywood to Georgetown. Lawrence announces news of death of Geo. C. Washington's half brother, William. A. Washington [Jr.] of bilious fever and hemorrhage . (Lawrence Washington was husband of Geo. C.'s half sister Sarah Tayloe Washington, and son of Henry Washington of Westmoreland City.) He wanted George Corbin Washington to hear the news directly before reading it in the newspapers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Mattox Bridge June 25, 1830\", free, laminated watermark (Amies Philada. No. 2, dove of peace and No. 2).","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha to Woodlawn. Samuel writes a plea to Lawrence Lewis, the sole remaining executor, for any information about the final settlement of George Washington's estate -- Samuel and children are heirs of sister Mildred Hammond's share as well -- their present circumstances would make additional money very acceptable. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Samuel Washington.\" Letter, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Coulsmon Va. June 29,\" in handwriting of someone else, watermark (anchor,and Holdship).","Reproduction, 1 page. Statement of authenticity, written and signed by Eliza P. Custis, dated at Washington on July 4th 1830, regarding a trunk given to her by her brother George Washington Parke Custis that had been used by her grandmother, Martha Washington, and accompanied her each winter when she joined the General at his winter quarter during the Revolution.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Woodlawn. Eliza explains that she is not asking Lewis for money or for much of his time -- she writes that she is planning on going to Salt Sulphur, White Sulphur and Sweet Springs for her health -- further, she intends to go to her land near there, that had been left her by George Washington -- she asks Lewis for letters of recommendation to procure aid in establishing her claim, and for his description of the route from the Springs to Point Pleasant and stopping places along road. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"City of Washington Jul 14\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Fairfax Washington writes that the estate has no money to pay Lewis the interest already past due at this time -- he must depend on present crop for any money -- as sending it now would be a \"fatal interruption\" to the next crop, he asks indulgence for one last time until he can finish seeding. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Battletown Va. Jul 19\", laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. Internal evidence suggests that this is a postscript to a letter from G.W. Lafayette to Nelly. The elder Lafayette writes that his son (G.W. Lafayette) reelected member of House of Deputies -- anxious about Eliza Custis's health -- hopes \"the marriage of Hortensia Monroe, of which I have lately Heard, may procure for her more consolation with respect to her grand children than she has been [ ] to receive from their father.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lafayette.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"New York Sept 1\", red seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Alexandria to Audley. Description of two newly acquired fine mares, and arrangements concerning their registration and pedigree papers.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Washington to Boston. Eliza writes that Mr. Blagden was to take letter, but did not stop in to visit, only sending his card -- perhaps he was told she wouldn't receive strangers -- she broke up housekeeping and is living quietly in lodgings -- she goes soon for several months to her sister's (Nelly Lewis's), in Alexandria where she has gone to procure masters for youngest child [Angela] -- had rather be there than at other brother and sisters where she once lived with her child and then grandchildren -- R[ogers], since his marriage, has kept [grand]children from her -- she hasn't seen them for 18 months -- she lives in state of anxiety and distress, with constant pain in her side -- she relates her efforts to help Snow's son politically -- she is now in Gadsby's National Hotel near Bank of Washington -- complains of the difficulty in getting good servants -- \"the liberation of many negroes within the last twelve or fifteen years, has rendered them generally worthless - utterly corrupted the slaves, so that now 'tis almost impossible to hire a decent servant.\" -- Mary Lee Randolph Custis is engaged to marry youngest son of General Lighthorse Harry Lee [that is, Robert E. Lee]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Hond. by the Revd. George Washington Blagden,\" but crossed out, postmarked \"Washington City.[ ]Nov.[ ],\" laminated, watermark.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Fragment. Order to the Cashier of the Potomac Bank to pay $58.17. Signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by Lawrence Lewis as executor of George Washington's estate. (See also Baird's bills dated April 28, 1831 and 1830-1.)  Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph document signed, canceled, endorsed by Baird, signed by L. Lewis as Executor of G.W.'s estate.","Bill. A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for stone work for the vault at Mount Vernon. $58.17. receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831\". [See also Baird's bill dated April 28, 1831 and check dated Dec. 27 1830]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Tho. E. Baird.\" Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird on Jan. 27, 1831, docketed by L. Lewis \"Acct and Recpt. for Stone for the Vault at Mt. Vernon $58.17 27 Jany 1831.\"","Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Encloses memorandum [now missing] expresses gratitude for W-n's efforts in his behalf ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover. Union Hotel watermark: \"AMIES PHILADA\", dove, black wax seal, oval impression.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House. Custis writes to Rev. Orr that the state of the river is preventing access to Georgetown which prevented earlier answer -- he declines election as Director of African Education Society -- agricultural and literary avocations make it impossible to give it full attention -- wishes the Society all success -- in a postscript asks Orr with Mr. McNeall to render into Latin an inscription intended for a tomb for Washington's mother: \"To Mary The Mother of Washington The Virginian Matron Who gave to her Country and the World A Hero without ambition, A Patriot without reproach Aetatis 85.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"G.W. Custis letter to Isaac Orr July 25. 1831.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Maj. Lawrence Lewis has finished new vault -- he came today to examine the coffins -- many cannot be moved without going to pieces -- your father's coffin [Wm. A. Washington] is entirely to pieces, cannot be moved -- better send someone to make a new coffin -- Major Lewis will move them next week or so -- my health is bad -- have written Mr. Roberson on this subject -- have not received receipt for George's first six months' tuition and board -- please ask them to send bill and receipt -- George's expenses greater than they should be, especially for his shoes -- my other son is at Mr. Brent's school and his shoes are much less. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by G.C.W., laminated, watermark (Mode), postmarked \"Alexa Ca. Mar. 4,\" marked\"Free.\"","Receipt. 1 page. Cloth and thread purchased for Negro clothing. Amount $7.80.","Genealogy chart, Washington family. Has a key for the several proprietors of Mount Vernon. Appears to be inaccurate.","A.D.S. Bill for $5.00 for stonework for the vault at Mount Vernon. Autograph document signed, receipted by Baird, docketed \"Genl. Washington's Estate to Thos. E. Baird $5. April 28 1831.\" [See also Baird's bill dated 1830-31, and L. Lewis's check to Baird dated Dec. 27, 1830].","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Has directed the gardener to take over the first peas--hopes they will be acceptable to her and Major Mason--sister is recovering--husband's business kept her from going to her--tomorrow we set off--letter from Augustine [John A. W-n ?]--\"boys are all well\"--thanks her for inviting Augustine to spend vacation with her son but Mr. W. thinks him too young and volatile to be without parental or teacher's control--respects to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, written in a later hand is incorrect information, \"Mrs. J. C. Washington wife of Judge Bushrod Washington,\" laminated.","For linen and thread - $1.69 1/4.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawha. Acknowledges receipt of circular letter regarding their desire to reinter remains of Mrs. Mary Washington in church and erect monument--from knowledge of her simple likes, he dissents from scheme as her only surviving grandchild of the name--suggests a plain monument erected on spot she's buried now as best memorial--thanks them for intended honor. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Saml. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"From Capt. Samuel Washington of Kanhawa. his refusal to give up the remains of Mary the Mother of Washington with all the other near relatives to be placed in a contemplated Church in the town of Fredericksburg\", laminated. [Letter to members of Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg].","A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to \"rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington\"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa Ca June 8,\" laminated, watermarks.","The son of George Washington's sister, Lawrence Lewis authorizes Thomas Griggs to bring back a slave named Shadrach and his brother Arlington who ran away separately from Lewis' farm near Battletown.","A.L.S. Alexandria to Audley. Name on originaly manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\"","Haywood. Describes her poor health and her unhappy situation since the death of her son William Augustine. Mrs. Washington asks Mr. Beverley to clear up some trouble she is having proving the payment of a debt. Signature on manuscript appears as \"Sarah Washington Senior.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","A.L. 2 pages. Audley. Copy of letter. Negative reply to the request that Nancy Coxe spend the winter in Philadelphia with the Lewis family.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Nashville. Relates to a suit between a Mr. Ervin and a Mr. Blake. Autograph letter signed, integral cover. (Thomas Washington not identified. Possibly Thomas Blackburn W-n, son of George Corbin Washington). 1802-1894.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Boston to Baltimore. Promises to supply Gilmore with autograph letters, particularly \"those of Revolutionary note.\" Complains about William Sprague, GW document collector. Asks Gilmore to ask Charles Carroll about his memories of the Conway Cabal, \"particularly the names of those, who were unfavorably disposed towards [Gen. Washington] in Congress.\" Autograph letter signed, address leaf, seal, postmark.","Lawrence Lewis writes to George Corbin Washington regarding the remains of their uncle George Washington. Notes that 'Cousin John' - John Augustine Washington - refused to have Washington's remains disturbed despite the two houses of Congress desire to place them in the cellar (used for coal and wood) of the Capital which Lewis finds insulting. Mentions an already approved equestrian statue of Washington to be placed in a square as a better location under which to place Washingtons's remains. Expresses that the final movement of Washington to the new vault complied with their uncle's last expressed wish despite the public's claim that the remains belong to them and should be given upon demand. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel. Postmarked - Alexandria 'Feb 17'.","Receipt. Henry Brown, State Treasurer. Tax receipt for year 1831 for 500 acres of land in Union County, Ohio. Signed by D[eneas?] Adams, Chief Clerk. Partly printed form, docketed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Mr. W-n's health fluctuating* ... will be traveling again this summer, pleased that she is nicely situated with brother's family ... invitation to Mount Vernon if W-ns in residence next winter ...  Autograph letter signed, integral cover. *John A., Sr. died on June 26, 1832.","Letter to Frances Lewis Butler from her sister and mother. Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, also nicknamed 'Tiffin,' writes to her sister about her recent trip to Washington, D. C. where she witnessed debates in the Senate and House. Confesses that she also attended a '[Henry] Clay meeting' and rather enjoyed it. Reports that members from the meeting later visited Mount Vernon and Mr. Bradford of Virginia delivered an excellent and appropriate address at the tomb. Mentions other family members. Nelly adds her own letter to the latter part of the document, commenting on 'Sonny's' portrait [by Chapman] and the response of a visitor as the \"best likeness of a child he ever saw.\" It is the greatest ornament in their parlor. Writes about the weather, picking wild strawberries and various family members as well as upcoming travel plans. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages. Postmarked Alexandria, May 28.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Woodlawn. Information on fees paid by his uncle [Bushrod W-n] in suit Cresap vs. McLai[n ?]--Maria [Anne Maria Washington ?] suffering from chills and fever. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.","A.L.S. 1 page. House of Representatives to Georgetown. Announces death of John A. Washington about 2 o'clock while writer was with a party at Mt. Vernon--Dr. Mason with him--had been better but sudden hemorhage carried him off in minutes--hasten to distressed family if it is convenient.Date on original catalog card appears [1832] [June 26].Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Announcing death of John A. Washington of Mt. Vernon,\" watermark (D.I. Canfield).","Bond. D. 1 page. G.C.W. to pay $711.10 for his shares of stock of Potomac Co., under will of B. Washington, deceased--obligation being he must refund on demand due proportion of any deals or just demands hereafter appearing against B. Washington, deceased. Document, unsigned, [on reverse is form for same transaction with G.C.W-n in his position as trustee for Bushrod Washington Jr.'s children,] watermark.","D. 1 fragment. Thomas Beall of Georgetown, heirs of Washington County. Mostly real property taxes ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Encloses stock gilli seed ... will send Polianthus seeds and roots ... planning to board in Alexandria until late Mar ... sons at Howard School ... wants Maria to attend [Benjamin] Hallowell's school ... accepts offer of White fig and passion fruit ... will make every effort to keep up with MV without involving the children's estates ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Richmond. Visited downstairs rooms only--furniture all changed from G.W.'s day--key of Bastille and marble mantle and numerous statues and paintings--\"you may not be aware that the best likeness of Washington was what might almost be said to have been a chance drawing on a pitcher. This is preserved in an elegant frame and under a green veil\"--description of old and new tombs--\" ... the tomb itself though by way of distinction called new is in a state delapidation [sic] disgraceful to the nation if indeed the nation had anything to do with it\"--8 or 10 slaves on estate--old negro acted as guide, told anecdotes--mulatto woman--\"the blood of some of the W. family no doubt ran in her veins\"--all servants there expected tips from visiters--good description of the state capitol in Richmond and city guard which is [he thinks] designed to hold slaves in check. Name does not appear on original manuscript. Early description of Mt. Vernon. Autograph letter, integral cover docketed \"Tap Wentworth,\" laminated, watermark.","Resolution of thanks by Washington Board of Aldermen, to George Corbin Washington, E.F. Chambers, and L. Jarvis. Public appreciation of their successful support of Congressional measures to promote interests of city of Washington ... to be honored at a dinner ...","A.D. Travel journal including a description of a visit to Mount Vernon. April 18 - May 15, 1833.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington. Requests Humphreys to look into the \"situation, price and payments of Flore's farm\" ... would like to purchase a small farm for daughter, Maria ... brother Bush'd [bro-in-law probably] in Ohio disposing of a tract of her land ... her sister and others in Fredericksburg for corner stone laying of monument to Mary Ball W-n ... Barrows, the, donor, taking care of them ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Jane C.\" Autograph letter signed, (1 1/2 of text), integral cover; the docket identifies the writer.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Woodlawn. Lengthy account of use of snake-weed as a cure for hydrophobia. Where found, how to prepare and administer. Several case histories.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Churchill.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Phil Oct 4\", docketed \"The Funeral,\" laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter with envelope addressed to Mrs. Hay, nee Monroe. Envelope docketed in French, \"recommander aux (?) de Monsieur Daveral, Charge d'affaires du Etats Unis a Naples (?).\" Personal letter, family news, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria. Re: crop of wheat and shipments of flour.","A.L.S 3 pages. Department of State, Washington. Quotes from G.W.'s letter to President of Congress in 1781 requesting that writers be employed to copy down revolutionary documents of his which were never copied and are on loose sheets--Congress did so, and is in possession of some--if he (J.A.W) has more, would he consent to have it deposited among National Archives? Copy certified and sealed in 1850 as true copy of record in file of State Dept.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Writes to answer letter stating govt's desire to have official papers of G.W. to put in national Archives in State Dept.--description of documents in his possession--estimates of no. of papers in collection he will consent to being deposited in national archives--would like to give the papers but feels he cannot--\"I am willing that the Government shall possess all the papers of a general character or in any manner connected with the Colonial revolutionary and political history of the country, only reserving such as are of a privat nature, or which it would be obviously improper to make public.\"--doesn't know what price to ask--papers at present in possession of Mr. [Jared] Sparks for publishing--will discuss terms with govt.--has portion of G.W.'s library relating to public records of the country and will sell them too. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to Hon. L. McLane Bill No 446 Washington Papers, Books etc Jany. 3d. 1834 No. 3,\" laminated. [Below is added as a note \"These Books were delivered with the papers to the State Department. No additional allowance being made for them\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Waverly to Charles Town. Reflections on new year and transitory nature of life--advice to her. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. F. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, marked \"A New Years Gift,\" laminated, directed \"per Mr.[ ].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Answers inquiry of [nephew of Geo. A. Washington] regarding military rank and bounty claim of Geo. A. W-n--\"It appears from the rolls furnished the War Dept that Maj. W[ashington] was returned as a Lieutenant at the close of the war, which was probably the rank he held in the Regiment from which he was taken to perform the duty of Aid de Camp. According to the existing military laws the appointment of Aid gives the title of Major without the command or compensation, and officers, upon relinquishing that Situation, which is frequently the case, return to duty in their regiments with the rank held before leaving them. Upon disbanding the Army, I presume, therefore, that the officers were mustered out of service according to their regimental rank and not agreeably to the rank held in the Staff.\"--Maj. W. entitled to 2666 2/3 acres Va. bounty land--State troops already pd. in lands by govt. but not Continental troops, of which Maj. W. seems to have been member. Autograph letter signed, watermark (P and C).","Printed form completed in manuscript. The top half of the form is a prospectus for Jared Sparks's Life and Writings of Washingotn, with Historical Notes, Illustrations, Engravings, \u0026c. It features a wood engraving of the \"Evacuation of Boston, from a Revolutionary medal.\" The bottom of the form certifies that Oliver B. Dorance - a lawyer and freemason from Portland, Maine - has paid 5 dollars for volumes two and three of Sparks's book. The receipt is signed by Benjamin R. Downes on behalf of the publisher.","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia to Waltham. Refers to his [Green's] review of Jefferson's papers--Jefferson's claim that G.W. \"belonged to the School of Infidelity\" is slanderous--sends him pamphlet on the subject --during revolution when G.W. was at Morristown N.J., \"[G.W.] was, at his particular request, admitted to commune at the Lord's Table, with the Presbyterian church of that place, then under the pastoral care of the Revd. Dr. Timothy Jones. There were, not long since, and I believe there still are, living, eye-witnesses of this fact.\"--the Genl. and Mrs. W. attended Baptism of T. Lear's child in 1791. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"Rev Dr Green, the most aged and most distinguished of the old presbyterians,\" red seal broken off.","Promissory note. Promise to pay $87.88 nine months after date. Document, fragment, endorsed \"P. Washington and C. Burwell Note,\" laminated. Assigned to Thos. Timbalake, May 9, 1834 $40. receipted Sept. 9, 1835.","A.L.S. Senate Chamber, Washington. Letter of introduction for friends.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Iberville, Louisiana to New Orleans. Writes in a humorous vein about Conrad's sudden preference for rural retreats--received articles from Mr. Krumbhaar; sorry they are not what he wanted--have Mr. Krumbhaar procure berths or staterooms on ship for them--Sonny and Sissy send love [Parke's children, E.G.W. Butler and E.A. Isabella Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked by hand \"Iberville La May 27 1834\", laminated, black seal.","Check. A.D.S. 1 page. Check on Bank of the Metropolis for $27. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge E.S. Md. Explains his absence from stockholders mtg. of the Canal Co., sending his vote for Geo. C. W-n as President ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Goldsborough.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 4 pages. To New Orleans. Arrived at White Sulpher after fatiguing journey [from La.]--Commodore Biddle here--describes scenery and their location, a cabin.","Includes a letter from Nelly written crosshatch across Mary Eliza Angela Conrad's. She and Angela talk constantly of him--teases him about Angela--the Magill (?) ring and his profile are carefully guarded by Angela--trip very fatiguing and miserable--stay at the springs a while to restore health--then to Audley, but will return to [Woodlawn] before his visit--speaks of friends on voyage home--rejoices that he doesn't use tobacco in any form--his brother Alfred--anxious lest Ive's humor toward him will change--he is a mad man. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. White Sulphur to New Orleans. She is finishing a dress for her mother--hopes his journey will be safe. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [July 4]. ","Includes letter from Nelly written in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. Worried about Parke; no news from her--they go on to Sweet Springs--hopes this will benefit Angela who has had 3 attacks of nervous pain in her face--if they aren't at Woodlawn by mid-August when he visits, go to postmaster in Alexandria and then come to A[udley]--if he goes to Fred[erick], go to Berryville (sometimes called Battletown,) and Audley is just 2 miles--admonishes him not to say \"cursed\" or any other bad words because her sister [in-law] Mrs. Custis disapproves--[Here she leaves room for a postscript by M.E.A. Lewis] describes their location--live in brick house, one of a row of them called \"Paradise Row\"--Mr. Custis and Mr. Bowers of New Orleans are here--a band and dancing here--few genteel men there--friends at the spring.","A.L.S. 2 pages. White Sulphur Spring to New Orleans. \"You are unreasonable to call me cold, and an icicle. I am neither.\"--denies going out with handsome young men. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover in hand of E.P. Lewis, marked \"Sulphur Springs Va. July 12, 1834,\" postmarked \"White Sulr. Sprs. Va, Jul. 13,\" laminated. ","A long letter by E.P. Lewis is added as a postscript in crosshatch. A.L.S. 3 pages. Altho Angela seems cold to him, she really thinks of him all the time--Commodore Biddle--Harry [Henry] Clay is here--life and people at White Sulphur--asks that Conrad's sisters write Angela a line or two giving their approbation of his fiancee, but not to let Angela know she suggested it--Beau Nash of White Sulphur, Lewis Caldwell--thinks her health will be completely restored by the Springs.","Form for relinquishing Washington papers to the U.S. Government, drawn up by Jared Sparks for Geo. C. Washington to copy. [See letter of same date, Sparks to G.C. Washington].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Tudor Place to Philadelphia. Arrived last evening after tedious trip down canal--detoured at Harpers Ferry--leave tomorrow for Woodlawn. Anxiety over his health--will be ready to receive him any day after tomorrow--hopes he was enlightened by the good company of his journey--advises him to put his loved ones under protection of [God]--left Audley of Friday, was sick all way to Charlestown--is well now--talk of acquaintances--don't forget the profiles.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. She misses him--entertaining guests--has received more songs to learn--will commence some keepsakes for his brothers and sisters--remind him of promise not to keep house with Mr. [John ?] S[li]d[el]l this winter--cautions him to be careful of his eyes--numbers all her letters so he can tell if any are lost--writes of every one's good opinion of him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked [ ] D.C. Oct 18,\" marked No. 1, laminated. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis. The Dr. says the disease is called Ptirgium [Ptergium] and requires an operation--she tore up her obnoxious letter and did her best to make them (?) happy while they were here.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Norfolk--she watched his boat for 15 min. thru a spy glass, but could see no one aboard--his brother [Alfred Conrad] arrived today--admonishes him to be careful of his eyes and do not let any not a first rate surgeon perform the operation [for Ptergium]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, black seal blurred, \"favrd. by Mr. Alfred Conrad.\" ","Letter from Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows: A.L.S. 3 pages. Sends him a rose kissed by Tiffin [Angela]--[Angela] misses him badly--his brother's stay makes them all happy--he says he will come again in Jany.--his clothes he lent haven't been returned--warns Charles to have nothing further to do with Mrs. F. la Dianola, or a scandal may result--don't get into any altercations on politics or other matters--she has finished transfering card baskets and given them a coat of varnish--will make another basket and box and will make 2 pr. [screens] for his house. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 18]. Autograph letter signed, directed \"Favr'd by Mr. Alfred Conrad,\" [letter added to letter from M.E.A. Lewis to Charles Conrad, same date].","A.L.S. 1 page. His brother Alfred has left--will commence making the [guards ?] for his brothers--\"I looked at the names you carved yesterday\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct 2[]\", laminated, marked \"No. 2 by mail.\" ","Letter by Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch: A.L.S. 3 pages. Anxiety over his long sea journey--anxious over his eyes--get best medical opinion and nursing care if an operation is necessary--Alfred [Conrad] promised to come in Jany., but she advises Charles not to risk it--his brother Alfred's impediment--\"I would not have you condescend to B.[?] in any way, and if she slights this attention leave them to themselves.\" --Lt. Richard Lee went to Texas with $15000 and never heard of since--warns Charles not to go to Texas or Mexico--Ferd[inand Coxe, Esther Maria Coxe Lewis's brother] is here doing nothing much--he is very indolent--Angela spends much time walking. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. If he hasn't answered [Lorenzo's] letter, please do--Dr. Physick's opinion agrees with Dr. Washington's regarding Charles' eyes--is reading \"Mrs. Trollop's tour in Belgium and Western Germany\"--her opinion of Mrs. Trollope's veracity--Capt. Bell \"of opossum and persimon notoriety\" visited--has been playing Backgammon with Ferdinand [Coxe]--she practices her music--her father has made her a frame for flowers in a room with constant fire--announcement of Mr. Wm. Taylor of Point-Coupee marriage to Miss Thom of Culpeper County--\"I think he has treated my friend Virginia shabbily\"-warns him about care of his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 27,\" marked \"No 2,\" laminated red seal blurred. ","A postscript is added by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Anxious about his safe arrival and his eyes. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L..\" Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Glad he's arrived safe at Charleston--scolds him for flirtation--the Wirt girls--\"..the good City of New Orleans has disgraced itself by firing a salute to Mr. [Geo.] Poindexter.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Oct. 31,\" laminated, broken black seal. Date on original catalog card appears 1834 O[ct.] 28. ","A long letter follows from E. P. Lewis in crosshatch; A.L.S. 3 pages. His safe arrival in Charleston--his \"besetting sin\" a weakness for soft dark eyes--warns him to be careful of his looking at pretty faces, to remember the A.C.'s and the Pyles--the Wirt girls are flirts, break engagements without 2nd thought--her anxiety about his unguarded and trusting attitude toward others--he must overcome this--cautions him about using his eyes--sends regards to friends in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Oct. 28].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Laughed at his letter about the Wirt girls--they are the objects of much scandal--Mrs. Butler (alias Fanny Kemble's) book softened before being printed for American public--her attacks on American manners--Mrs. Trollope's descriptions of German and American society--wife of her cousin [Mary W. Lewis] Willis [wife of Byrd Willis and daughter of Geo. Lewis] died of epidemic in Pensacola. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 2,\" marked \"No. 3\", laminated. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Adds to Angela's tale of the scandals about the Misses Wirt--cautions him against flirtations--reminds him of his flirtation with Mrs. Pyle.","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Received his letter from Montgomery[Ala.]--can procure no teachers in music or French, so teaches herself--reads Trevelyan's novel--\"Aunt Anna and myself drank your health and safe return in a Bumper, after Mother and Father had left the table.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Nov. 6,\" marked \"The 3rd letter from E. P. L.,\" black seal with swan and nest and motto. ","Long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 3 pages. Cautions him about straining his eyes--Tiffin [Angela] will continue to write weekly, but she will write only if anything worth relating comes up--talk of mutual friends--she has transferred pair of screens for [Charles and Angela's] domicile--A. to do a pr. for the drawing room--has done several pieces of handwork for them--box for chess men, card basket, etc.--Mr. Moore is here with Mr. L[ewis] settling accts. of Genl. W-n's estate--questions Conrad on origin of the woolsack in Parliament--advice for taking care of cloths and keeping warm and dry.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Gives him an example of her daily schedule--scenery near Woodlawn--father [Lawr. Lewis] promises to take them in carriage \"as far as it can go towards Porters Battery, and we are to walk the rest of the distance\"--has information on friends in New Orleans--asks about building of water works and gas works there--finished reading Trevelyan. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 9,\" marked \"No. 4,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Copies for him a few verses from a novel \"Pinmoney,\" called \"The Undying One\"--inquires about Leonard R. Aling in Tampico.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter from N. Orleans--Aunt [Mary]Custis and her daughter Mrs. [Robt. E.] Lee visited--her friend Mrs.[ ] Powell--Cousin Mary [Custis Lee] will live in Washington this winter--\"They are my favorite Aunt and cousin\"--expects to take up painting for winter but is indolent. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 16,\" marked \"No. 5,\" laminated, red seal smeared. ","A postscript by Mrs. E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Advice on frugality and his health--chimney in parlour which was so unsightly is now done over.","A.L.S. 1 page. Glad Alfred [Conrad's brother] liked her--his eyes--will write on Saturday. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed. ","Postscript by E.P. Custis Lewis follows in crosshatch. A.L.S. 4 pages. [Angela] studies her French and exercises for his sake--cautions him about his eyes--even if he were to go blind [Angela] would stick by him--fears he was angered or hurt by her [warnings on flirtations]--[Angela] begins drawing in crayon--one of Charles Conrad's uncles was [G.W.P. Custis'] intimate friend--her family--Col. House died of cholera in Georgetown--stories of [Geo.] Poindexter's cheating at cards--mutual friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 20,\" black seal obscured.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' eyes--brother [Lorenzo Lewis] and family arrived [from Philadelphia]--has new music to learn--received several gifts--[Lorenzo] heard nothing of the Pyles--Ferdinand Coxe confined to his room-[Lorenzo] brought 2 Jackson medals to add to her cabinet--[Lorenzo and family] leave soon and return after Xmas for a while--hopes his business progresses--has just read \"The Camp and Court of Napoleon\"--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Nov. 24,\" marked \"No. 6\", red seal obscured. ","A long postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. The twins [Lawrence Fielding and John Ed. Coxe Lewis]--gifts to Angela--a friend brought Tiffin [Angela] a piece of the Plymouth Rock for her cabinet--warns him not to eat oysters because they are thought to cause cholera--always keep strong mint lozenges by him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Received letter written after trip to Baton Rouge--family and mutual friends--her music improves but little, though she practices diligently--has read a life of Marshall Ney and cannot admire him--now is reading a History of Bayard--ships lost in violent storms. ame on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Dec. 1,\" marked \"No. 7,\" red seal obscured. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Lorenzo inquired about the Pyle's but could learn nothing--\"I trust you will never think it necessary to renew your acquaintance with them anywhere.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1834] [Nov. 29]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. [Lawrence Lewis] requests to pay money he owes to servant--[Lorenzo] and family arrived safe at Phila.-watched eclipse of [sun] thru smoked glass--skipped thru \"The Polish Chiefs\" a story of Kosciusco's love--because of this Aunt Anna called her a cold blooded Yankee, and that no warm blooded Virginian could have resisted such a tale of woe--is reading Jeanie Deans/The Heart of Midlothian [Scott]--admires characters in this book much. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 6,\" marked \"No. 8,\" red seal with obscured device. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Shocked to read in his letter,\"Really, from the style of your letters one would suppose that you were the fiancee, not she, you are more jealous than she is ... \"in answer to her admonitions [regarding flirting]--lectures him about respect due to a parent and old lady--will abstain hereafter from advising him.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Glad Supreme Ct. decided in his favor--\"that poor man Parker\" who has aroused ire of people in N. Orleans--is reading the novel \"Henri Quatre\"--the gig is a very dangerous carriage; tells a story of Mr. Mason being injured in one--great no. of shipwrecks this fall; hopes he won't return by water --speaks of friends in La.--thanks for the oranges. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 15,\" marked \"No. 9,\" laminated, red seal obscured. ","There follows a postscript written by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 1 page. Asks that both forget their quarrel and think carefully before writing anything better left unsaid.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dr. Henry Daingerfield visits--he threw mistletoe leaves in fire to see if Charles is constant--visiters--her French gets tedious, and she spends much time reading--is reading a hist. of Spain--coming marriage of Susan [Randolph] Taylor and Moncure Robinson [civil engineer building Philadelphia and Reading R.R.]-received as Christmas gift \"Landscape Annual\" for1835--is doing handiwork. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec.[ ], marked \"No 10\", laminated, red seal blurred. ","There follows a long postscript by E.P. Lewis. A.L.S. 2 pages. Is trying to make him a birthday gift--thanks for information about Woolsack [in Brit. Parliament]--hopes to see him on Supreme Ct. some day--congratulations on birth of [a nephew].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Weather--much snow--business detains Lorenzo in Phila.--Parke's son \"Sonny\" [E.G.W. Butler] going to school in Baton Rouge--hopes he will read the books every day or at least every Sunday for her gratification--[ice] skating a favorite amusement in this part of the country--will get [Lorenzo] to make a sleigh when he comes--friends--snow 21 inches deep. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, laminated, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Dec. 31,\" marked \"No. 12,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 1 page. Wishes he could have partaken of her [Christmas] pies, cake and jellies.","A.D. 2 pages. Account of payments on the estate of George Washington. Summary of payments received and paid on the estate of GW. Includes a reference to Wm. Yeaton enclosing the tomb at Mt. Vernon in 1835. Expenses incurred on behalf of old Negroes.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to get mail to town on time because of weather--snow 21 inches deep on Dec. 29--visiters--[Lorenzo] leaves Audley tomorrow--has been told a states righter is afraid to visit because she treated a Virginia gentleman so badly--discusses friends and C.'s relatives--a new hotel, gas lights, and water works for N. Orleans--stays by the fire reading novels, of Miss [Maria] Edgeworth and Walter Scott--doing needlework for [Lorenzo]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 5,\" marked \"No. 13,\" laminated, red seal blurred. ","Postscript follows from E.P. Lewis. 2 pages. Bad weather--deepest snow in 35 years--quotes from letter of E.B. Gibson's about Angela.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Wishes Charles to visit Parke when he next goes up river--news of friends--anecdote of Fanny Kemble, now Mrs. [Pierce] Butler (her efforts to get brown as an Indian at New Port)--weather--river frozen over--has read \"Woodstock.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan. 10,\" marked \"No. 14,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows. A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to break practice of sleeping with window open in winter--has been painting birds from Wilson's Ornithology for Lolen [Lorenzo]--promises to paint Cherry Bird and humming bird for Angela--grandmother's recipe for lip salve, from Glass' Cookery--some oranges have been frozen in storeroom for keeping.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Brother [Lorenzo] and family here--crosses Shenandoah River on ice, carrying the two babies [Lawrence Fielding, and John R.C. Lewis]--is reading \"Last Days of Pompeii\"--comparison of Bulwer's and Scott's novels--guests--approves Mr. [Henry] Clay's report on the subject of war with France--\" ... it is well that he is sometimes correct\"--fears Charles thinks her a little \"to far north in my disposition\"--[Lawrence Lewis says for him to keep the money Mr. Bullitt has for him].  ","A.L.S. 2 pages. Begs him to \"let bygones be bygones\"--hopes he received her peace-making postscript--hopes she hasn't hurt or angered him--still [painting] birds for her children.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Entreats him never to mention again in any way the unfortunate postscript which her mother wrote [see letter of Dec. 5, 1834]--gratified he has kept his promise to her about playing cards--attack on Gen. Ripley--visit to Mt. Vernon--Miss Harriet Martineau to visit Woodlawn--[English miscellaneous writer, literary lion of the time]--a fancy ball in Washington-- [Lorenzo] anxious for him to send the \"curious snakes\" to add to his collections of natural subjects. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Jan 26,\" marked \"No. 16,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Pleased he is reading [religious] books she gave him--Miss [Harriet] Martineau will be unable to come to Woodlawn after all--Lorenzo goes to Washington to pay her their respects and make apologies--she is to get invitation to big fancy dress ball on Feb. 22, her first--Esther's brother Ferdinand [Coxe] goes to W. Indies to restore health--is reading Miss Martineau's \"Poor Laws and Paupers\"--actresses and actors--a postscript, dated Jan. 31, tells of storm with thunder and lightening--Lorenzo's children. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed, integral cover, postmarked \"Jan. 31 Alexandria D.C.,\" marked \"No 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Unable to account for irregularity of mail--his attendance at a Masquerade--wants to have complete confidence in him, even in trifles--Miss Mason married to Mr. [Sidney S.] Lee, brother of [Robt. E. Lee]--intend to visit Arlington--Miss Martineau [Harriet]--she is reading Henry Bulwer's \"France\" \"[France: Social, Literary and Political\", 1834, 1st part of work called \"The Monarchy of the Middle Classes\", (1836)]--tells him of clipping from Liverpool paper complimentary to Senators--a new bonnet--Parke not to send Sonny [E.G.W. Butler] to school until next year. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Feb. 9,\" marked \"No 18,\" red seal blurred. ","A postscript by E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 2 pages. Glad he liked the [silhouette of Angela ?] --glad he's taken her advice [on his health]--Miss M[artineau].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Aunt [Martha] Peter and Brittania [Peter Kennon] visiting--fancy dress ball canceled, and a common subscription ball to be held on Feb. 22 instead--she won't go--Miss Charlotte Taylor married to [Moncure] Robinson--talk of war with France--Bulwer's \"France\"--Miss Nannie Mason's marriage--Mr. Wm. Patterson's death, merchant of Baltimore--talk of railroad line to N. Orleans--Mrs. Owens, her cousin, comes to visit [Otwayana Carter Owens, daughter of Betty Lewis Carter]--Mother learns new type of painting, done with \"forms.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 18,\" marked \"No. 19,\" red seal blurred. ","Postscript from E.P. Lewis follows, A.L.S. 1 page. Hears scarlet fever is in [New Orleans]--gives a treatment for it.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Charles' success as a lawyer--relations with France--Livingston has left Paris and French minister will leave Washington--she looks forward to war--she won't go to ball given by Batchelors of Washington--reading--news of friends--Mrs. Krumbhaar--family news--improvements in N. Orleans--. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Feb. 25,\" marked \"No. 20,\" laminated, red blurred seal. ","A postscript follows by E.P. Lewis, A.L.S. 1 page. All have had influenza--she still sits up late after others are in bed--is painting birds for her children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Trip to Arlington--to be a supper for the bride--[Miss Mason, bride of R.E. Lee's brother Sidney S. Lee]--will leave letter at home and mother will finish it when she returns--New Orleans friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 2,\" marked \"No. 21,\" laminated, broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated March 1, 1835. A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at Arlington in snow storm--[Angela] ill with nervous headache--descript. of Angela's dress--she wore Charles' ring--groom far superior in appearance and heart to bride [Sidney Smith Lee and Miss Nanny Mason]--description of both--couple to live with Mrs. Fitzhugh, widow of Mrs. Custis' brother--the Bachelor's Ball--Capt. Bell--news of friends and relatives.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Bridal party left Sunday--river frozen over for 3rd time this winter--had wanted to attend session of Cong. but didn't--gossip over marriage of [Moncure] Robinson \u0026 Charlotte Taylor--pleased that he is going to visit her sister [Parke Lewis Butler]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar [ ]\", watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Visiting family and friends in Georgetown and Alexandria--claims she has no opportunities for flirtation--reading Life of Crabbe the Poet--will read [Henry] Lee's Life of Napoleon next--Congress adjourned without making any provision for defense against French. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Mar. 15,\" marked \"No. 2 from A[rlington]\", broken red seal, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. [Angela] still at Arlington and [Lorenzo] and family are there too--often sees Charles in her dreams--Washy [G.W. Lewis]--visited tree where his and Angela's names are [carved]--does needlework--instructions on getting and killing venemous snakes for L[orenzo]'s natural history collection--he lately prepared a crossbill. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 19,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington. Denies she has found any other who would make her wish to be free again--proposed a schedule of visits to Georgetown and Washington--visited W-n one day, the capitol, Senate and House, fountain near the Naval monument--new improvements in N. Orleans--has painted a small head in miniature--visiters at Arlington--teaching Mrs. Nannie [Mason] Lee to transfer. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Mar. 22,\" marked \"No 3 from A[rlington].\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. News of his aunt Mrs. Thruston's death--[Parke] wrote her that he had not yet visited Iberville--news of an Episcopal Bishop in N. Orleans, and laws regarding gambling houses--E.P. Lewis working her a piano cover--\"the Sister of Mrs. Washington\" is to be married--will cut out a dress for sister--visited a Public Garden in Georgetown. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr 2,\" marked \"No. 22,\" laminated, broken red seal. ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. She went to Georgetown in a storm to bring [Angela] home--Ed [Butler] has been very sick since returning from [N. Orleans]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [April 1]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Sends sketch [enclosed] of wall and gateway on one side--engages to erect the wall 45' square, 10' high--describes how it will look--with gateway and gate similar to the sketch for $600. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by D. L. L. [The new tomb].","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. It was a year ago this day that they first saw each other--denies she has a fever of ambition--just wants him to distinguish himself in his profession--father [Lawrence Lewis] gone on horseback to Mt. Vernon--[Lorenzo] and family have left--[E.P. Lewis] still working on piano cover--[Lorenzo] has added many birds [stuffed] to his collection--John and Ferdinand [Coxe], Esther's brothers--his prospective visit to Iverville and Parke and her family--thinks he should not leave [New Orleans] until his business there is finished. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 10,\" marked \"No. 23,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Recalls their first meeting and his merry face--will send him a barrel of cider--thinks he should drink it to help combat small pox and varioloid [a mild smallpox among those innoculated or who have had it] now in New Orleans. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 8]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Washington, D.C. Does not think Washington can get a loan on security of the papers, since he has already made them over to the govt.--when he finishes with the paper he will bundle up private papers and send to W-n--\"Strictly speaking all the papers pertaining to the period in which Genl. Washington held no office are private, but I suppose the spirit of your contract included only family papers, and such as related to his private affairs,\"--must have written authority from Washington to hand over papers to any but him--Mr. Forsyth has made formal demand for the papers and will take it to court, but doesn't think he will succeed--he will hand papers over as soon as he is through with them. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark \"Cambridge Mass Apr 13,\" red seal.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Approves his action in refusing nomination to legislature [state?]--[Lorenzo] and family have returned to Audley--late snows destroy fruit blossoms--urges him to go to [Iverville, La.] to see Parke and family--have lost many trees in the bad winter--has lately read amusing stories in Waldie's circulating library--asks if Miss H[arriet] Martineau has visited N. Orleans yet--fisheries operating--shad. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria Apr. 18,\" marked \"No. 24,\" broken red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: The 15th was anniversary of party given [Angela] by Charles and others in La., and toast drunk to him. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Apr. 17]. Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Esther's brother John [Coxe] brings his bride to Audley--her brother Ferdinand [Coxe] recovered his health in West Indies--Woodlawn beautiful, will be at height in 2 weeks--read Wash. Irving's \"Tour through the Praries,\" \"The Siege of Vienna\" by Madam Pickle, and [Oliver] Goldsmith's Greece--visiters at Woodlawn--\"I am always nervous in the spring and in warm weather.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. Apr. 29 (?)\", marked \"No. 25,\" red seal, broken. ","A postscript follows, from E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Wishes he could be there to see Woodlawn in Spring--doesn't like new grooms costume (a full suit of black), considers this symbol of mourning, not appropriate for wedding--Ferd[inand][Coxe] asks about chances of success as druggest in New Orleans--\"What has possessed your Govr. to quarrel with his best friends.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [Ap. 25]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. The Wall is intended to enclose the Vault at Mount Vernon, to secure it against injurys it is every year subject to.\" describes in detail how he wants the wall at George Washington's tomb built -- sketch of section of wall -- asks for an estimate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Law. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed \"Copy of a letter to W. Yeaton of Alexa respecting the building a wall around the Vault at M. Vernon\", laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Descript. of Woodlawn in Spring--fishing boats on river--Cousin America [Peter Williams] and Robert Lee have visited--roads have prevented church attendence--will receive \"Frances Anna [Kemble] Butler's Journal\"--Governor White's[of La.] unpopularity--his reprimand by legislature--learning new song, \"Dunbarton's Bonnie Dell\"--thanks Charles in [Lorenzo's] name for the snakes [which Charles sent him for stuffing]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 5,\" marked \"No. 26,\" red seal broken, watermark (line of arrows). ","A postscript from E.P. Lewis follows: A.L.S. 2 pages. Charles' uncle's grief after his wife [Mrs. Thruston's] death--Parke and her children ill--friends and acquaintances. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\".Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 3]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Went on visit to Mt. Vernon--Cousin Jane [Washington]--reading Fanny [Kemble] Butler's Journal--disappointed in it--has poor opinion of Americans-Miss Butler's opinion of American Society--Gov. White [of Louisiana]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 11,\" marked \"No. 27,\" watermark, laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 1 page. Unseasonable weather--\"I hope all your good Citizens build Bathing rooms in their new Houses as they are so necessary and so easily made where there are waterworks.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 10]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Has confirmed his own opinion that money cannot be borrowed on security of the [Washington] papers since title to them has gone to govt.--cannot advance any money himself because every cent is tied up in publication of Writings--assures him he is working every minute to complete publication--Mr. Forsyth's efforts to institute suit against him for the papers will come to nothing, because \"my contract with Judge [Bushrod] Washington gives me a right to use the papers till the work is completed.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked Cambridge Mass. May 11,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. His safe return from up river--she has lost 10 lbs. since winter (\"much to my joy\")--visiters--will try to learn to play guitar. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 18\", marked \"No. 28,\" red seal. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Weather has prevented [Angela] exercising--fruits lost--cautions him about taking measles--she had them for 2nd time at 23 and was very ill--can injure sight or lungs. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 17]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Dinner at Mt. Vernon--anecdote of Jane [Washington] relating to Tom Moore--shells and coins added to her \"Cabinet\"--[E.P. Lewis] is working another [piano] cover in cornucopia designs--family news. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., May 26,\" marked \"No. 29\". ","A postscript follows from E.P. Lewis: Parke thinks him the only man worthy of [Angela]--description of \"the robe of ceremony\" [Angela's wedding dress?]--cholera and measles in New Orleans--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 24]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. Assures him the matter of the unfortunate postscript is forgotten [E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, Dec. 5, 1834] and that she has no intentions of delaying or trying to stop his and Angela's marriage--reiterates her affection for him--does want some idea of when he can come, in order to have things ready--Angela will add a postscript in the morning. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. May 29,\" broken black seal. ","A postscript follows from M.E.A. Lewis: A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. Teases him about his haste in suspecting some evil from an innocent postscript--does not want him to leave N. Orleans until his business is finished there--instructs him to burn this letter. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] May 29. Autograph letter signed, postscipted to a letter of E.P. Lewis to Charles Conrad, dated May 28.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn. The piano tuned and she is told her voice is improved--requests C. to bring his flute with him if he has one--in her father's absence, has been directing planting of vegitables--damask roses--reading Thomas Campbell's Life of Mrs. Siddons--Miss [Harriet] Martineau at Mt. Vernon--Miss Martineau and Miss Hannah Moore--is a Socinian--news of friends. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., June 2\", marked \"No. 30,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript from E.P. Lewis:  Repeats her sorrow that he could have been so unhappy over misinterpreting her remarks--to avoid cholera, avoid \"night air, shrimps, uneasiness of mind, etc.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [May 30]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Woodlawn. This will be her last letter to him before he leaves N.O.--the fall of the Planters' Hotel in N.O.--will visit Alexandria, Arlington and Washington--to read \"The Conquest of Florida by Hernando de Soto,\" by Theodore Irving--Washington Irving's writings. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. E. A. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Last letter from M.E.A.L. received June 20th 1835,\" postmarked \"Alexandria D.C. June 6\" marked \"No. 31,\" laminated. ","There follows a postscript by E.P. Lewis: Hopes he leaves N.O. shortly [for Virginia]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1835] [June 5]. Autograph letter initial signed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bacons Castle. Description of his activities and trip to Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Cabin Point ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. W. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark.","Note of authenticity. Re: George Washington's powder bag + puff.","A.L.S. 5 pages. Princeton to Georgetown. Bayard reports that his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Washington, has received Beverly's letter and he is now answering it as per her request. Bayard passes on to Beverly some legal opinions he has gathered relating to the appointing of an Executor, and a Guardian relative to the settlement of the Estate of Col. William Washington.","Check on the Bank of the Metropolis to bearer, for $13. Autograph document signed, fragment, cancelled.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Juliet Washington, neé Juliet E. Bayard of Princeton, New Jersey. She was the widow of Wm A. Washington (1804-1830) who was the grandnephew of GW. Requests money from the estate if convenient. Will return to Westmoreland within the month to apply to the Court to be appointed administratrix and guardian of her daughter.","A.D.S. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $350. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","A.D.S. 1 page. Check for $200 on Potomac Bank of Alexandria. Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed by Yeaton, canceled.","A.D.S. 1 page. Yeaton's bill for erecting wall with iron gate pr. contract--additional expence connected with it--total $628.15. Autograph document signed, docketed \"Receipt for Vault $618.15 Oct. 29. 1835.\" Receipted by Yeaton.","Check, A.D.S. 1 page. Check drawn on the Potomac Bank for $68.58. Paid on behalf of the executors of George Washington's estate. Autograph document signed, fragment, canceled, endorsed by W. Yeaton.","D. 1 page. Sketch of iron gate at New Tomb. Date on original catalog card appears [1835]. Drawing in pencil. Unknown artist.","A.D.S. 3 pages. Memorandum of an agreement made for enclosure and gateway at New Tomb--it is headed by a sketch with dimensions for the wall and entranceway and contains specifications of materials to be used and method of construction and cost. Autograph document, in hand of Lewis, laminated, [no name inserted in contract]. [Yeaton contracted to build wall and entrance way for $600. See letter of Yeaton to L. Lewis, April 4, 1835].","D. 3 pages. Report of the Virginia legislature on the C and O Canal Co. loan. Covers three points: (1) how loan of last session was spent; (2) the erroneous estimates for completion of Canal to Cumberland; (3) the expenditures for internal improvements. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1835.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington asks for clarification of the letter just received in which the sum of $3,930 was mentioned as having been received from Mr. Street. It is her understanding that half that sum ($1,965) is rightfully hers and her daughters. She encloses a draft for that amount payable to her uncle Samuel H. Smith. A blank draft is also enclosed in case the sum is less than the amount of the draft.","Stock certificate. 21 shares of capital stock for George C. W-n and signed by him as president of the Co. Embossed seal and engraving of a section of the Canal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Defense of the action of the B. of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Co. in hiring James McCulloch as advisor on internal improvements, he was not hired to lobby for passage of a bill appropriating $2 million to the Canal Co. ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Claymont.","A.L.S. 1 page. Cambridge. Dr. Sprague of Albany secured permission from Judge [Bushrod] Washington to take certain autographs and substitute a copy--this done before papers were sold to Congress--doesn't wish it to be thought that he himself took liberties with mss. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. He has filled his part of the contract to sell G.W.'s papers to govt.--has delivered all public papers in his possession to State Dept.--Mr. Sparks overdue in turning over papers to him--he had thought Sparks contract with Bush. W-n over because of long time he had papers--lists mss. and volumes turned over to Archives.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed \"To the Hon. John Forsyth Secy. of State, Oct. 11th 1836,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expressing concern to his father that he has not heard from him as he expected. Urging him to move to winter quarters. Report on the harvest of his corn crop. Report of the death of a Negro (Randal) due to ill-treatment by \"that infurnal Overseer of Dogles.\"","An unpublished play, produced in New York on September 30, 1839 for one night only.","Autograph letter signed. Mount Vernon. Jane writes to her son that she is at Mount Vernon settling accounts. She discusses family news and difficulties with postage.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Baltimore. Describes the costumes at a fancy dress ball at Mr. Cohens in Baltimore ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Integral cover, seal (broken).","Contains a dimensional drawing of a coffin for a letterhead, describing water damage to the burial vault at Mount Vernon, including damage to the coffin of George Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Gives him a forwarding address in Baltimore . Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Buchanan.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 pages. Georgetown. Forwarding the desired documents and the Congressional Directory for 1836. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. Mount Vernon. To John Augustine Washington III? Discusses the harvest. Says she is being viewed as one of the curiousities of the place by the visitors.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Kanawa Salines, Virginia, to Berryville, Clark County. Answers a letter Lewis addressed to his deceased father about a delay in the sale of some property in Kanawa. Assures Lewis of the integrity of the prospective buyer William Tompkins. Integral cover postal stamp.","A.L.S. 1 page. New Orleans to Audley. Last page of letter written by MEA Conrad to Lewis. She (Eleanor) has added her own note. Family letter. Integral cover, postmark and seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Philadelphia. In regards to work done on the sarcophagus of Washington. Includes a measured watercolor drawing of the bas-relief sculpture on top of the sarcophagus.","Letter written by a sixteen-year-old John Augustine Washington III in Alexandria, Virginia to his mother Jane C. Washington at Blakeley plantation near Charlestown, West Virginia. The address on the back page of the letter notes that the letter was delivered by Jim Mitchell (\"Jim Mitchum\") with a note from John Augustine that says \"I let Jim have $1.00 for his expenses.\" Jim Mitchell, who was later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, was enslaved by the Washington family at the time.","John Augustine tells his mother \"Mr. Skidmore finished his work at Mount Vernon yesterday, but I have not seen him yet so that I cant say what has been done\" and also notes \"On Saturday I went to Georgetown, Cousin and his family were not at home so that I could not get the pictures.\" He reports that West Ford has taken the cloth that arrived for Jane from Dumfries down to Mount Vernon and discuses butter sales, corn production, hogs, and resuming his studies. He also asks Jane if the servants are \"conducting themselves well\" and is worried they will give her \"a good deal of trouble coming in with their complaints.\"","Autograph letter initialed. Janes writes that she is sending down \"four large shoulder of Bacon\" to Mount Vernon, along with two enslaved men, Willoughby and Gabriel, who she hopes will be \"faithful and useful.\" She writes, \"have them comfortably fixed my dear son treat them kindly, and I trust they will both prove valuable servants. Gabriel will require a strict tho kind discipline. Sarah or Milly must wast and mend for them.\" Jane also writes that she has had a letter from West Ford asking for the money she owes him. She instructs John Augustine to pay her pew fee and then pay Ford.","Requests George C. to be his security in Md. in the institution of a suit as an executor of Mr. Payne's estate ...","Receipt A.D.S. 1 page. For $1.50, for 4 quarters continuance at rules and 2 continuances on court docket 50 against Lee. Small fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod to Est.,\" and \"Fairfax.\" Signed by J. J. Chew.","A.D. 1 page. For hauling sarcophagus to Mt. Vernon, pd hire of hack for Struthers and workmen to Mt. V. to put up ditto, clothing for Gabriel, \"ditto for 1839 to 9th June when he died deduct his meal 7 bushels from his usual allowance to him for the half year\", for coffin and digging grave, etc., with amounts given. Fragment. See reverse of letter to Lewis from M. Snyder, dated Dec. 31, 1838, asking for taxes due on house.","Unsigned articles of agreement between Rice Levi, John A. Washington, and Jane C. Washington for Rice Levi to \"undertake the management and cultivation of the ... Washington's himself and farm at Mount Vernon\".","A.L.S. 2 pages. Lewis was in La. Cash describes the mule he inspected at Mt. Airy, but did not think him worth $75. Is still looking for a suitable animal. Needs thread to mend harness. Corn (wheat) looks good, have 205 bushels. Mr. Howard charges 75c per day and wishes to receive the balance as soon as possible.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Sends small extract of Appendix--has been unwell--must write a letter a day \"all on one subject\" [G.W.]--goes to Alexa. to celebrate \"The 68th Anniversary it has been my good fortune to witness the celebration of ...\"--then comes the Coronation and \"What next.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838 ?] Feb. 22. Autograph letter signed, docketed at bottom \"Letter written by George Washington Parke Custis presented by C.F. Gunther Chicago\", laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. to Leesburg. Regarding the estate of Nathaniel Hinkle.","Will. D. 2 pages. G.W. Bassett appointed executor--leaves all property to nephew G.W. Bassett, who is required to pay annually [300] dollars per year to Bassett Claiborne, \"under the fear that the said Claiborne is not very careful.\"--all debts to be paid--codicil of Feb. 20, 1840 emancipates his \"servant,\" Pleasant. Document, copy by J.D. Christian, county clerk, laminated. Proved in New Kent Court, Mar. 11, 1841, no subscribing witnesses to will, so handwriting and signature sworn to by Morris H. Tench and James Stamper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Hoping that he will visit them at Bayou Goula. News of her children. She is anxious for news of the Lorenzo Lewis family. Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Department of State to Georgetown. After examining Washington papers delivered to Dept. of State as per contract, finds a number of documents included in agreement are missing, and copies substituted for many others--a list of these is enclosed--\"You will be so obliging as to have the missing volumes and documents supplied without delay, and also to procure the return of the original letters for which copies have in some instances been substituted.\" [Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost]. Autograph letter signed, docketed, \"correspondence in relation to the Washington papers\", separate cover, postmarked \"Washington City D.C. May 12,\" franked by Forsyth, red seal, watermarks. Attached is a list of 2 pp and description of missing papers. There are pencil notations, probably by G.C.W., indicating if papers are considered private or whether they are lost.","Copy, 2 pages. Copy inclosed with letter of Dec. 15,1838, Forsyth to G.C. Washington; see also original of same letter with enclosure. Letter, docketed, watermark (H and O).","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia to near Berryville, Virginia. Delayed in Phila. while sister puts her children in school--Mrs. Coxe purchasing materials for embroidery [for Angela]--leave for N. York tomorrow and then to Audley--family news--love to [Oliver?]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Philada, Pa. Sep. 22.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"[Chas.?] M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. Sends receipts to be given to [Parke] and Butler--he will pay Dr.'s bill for [Charley Conrad]--instructions for paying bills--Butler gave him $40. when he left New Orleans. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (JM), directed by \"Mrs. Lewis.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1838?] Oct. 10.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mount Vernon to the University of Virginia. Jane writes to her son about work taking place at Mount Vernon, where she has spent almost all of $800 she brought down with her. She reports that Skidmore has \"finished the large room which is now to be plastered and painted.\" Mr. Ball has nearly finished the stables, and West Ford is still engaged with the enclosures. She writes of Mount Vernon , \"The dear old place will be more comfortable and decent in appearance, than we have known in years - but it draws deeply on a limited income to make it so.\" She also includes information on  other enslaved peoples, Sambo, Levi and Gabriel.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Woodlawn. News of autumn wheat crop and cattle at Audley. The weather is unusually sever that the farmer may be injured. Wants his father and mother to live full time at Audley. Wants to discuss the possible rental of Woodlawn with them before they make a decision.","D. 1 page. To Woodlawn. The books ordered by Lewis can not be supplied. Includes: Sparks, Life of Washington, The Cultivator.","L.S. 1 page. Department of State. No answer being received to his letter of May 12, he sends a copy and requests answer. Letter signed, docketed, watermark. [See copy of letter, John Forsyth to Geo. C. Washington, May 12, 1838].","A.L.S. 6 pages. Georgetown. Apologies for delay in writing--has complied with terms of agreement regarding Washington papers--Judge W. gave away some autographs and substituted copies on unimportant letters--has retained letters of private character--refers McLane's letter of Dec. 10, 1833, to him, asking his terms for sale of letters, and his reply of Jan. 3, 1834 [see letter in question], agreeing to turn over all except private papers, or those whose publication would be improper at the time--refers to Forsyth's list of missing papers [see under letter of May 12 1838] and states which ones he regards as private and thus not included in the contract, and which are missing--refers to [Jared] Sparks' letter of [Sept. 20, 1836] which he encloses--knows of no letters being removed from bound volumes other than those accounted for by Mr. Sparks, except for corresp. between Genl. Washington and John Nicholas in relation to a letter addressed to G.W. over signature of Wm. Langhorne [see letter, Aug. 20, 1798 Bushrod W-n to G.W.; also letter of G.W. to Bush. W-n in Writings, XXXVI, 408-409, dated Aug. 12, 1798 ,] \"as this correspondence deeply implicates the conduct of a distinguised individual of that day.\"--however, he will send the letters and he [Forsyth] may decide whether to keep or return them--despite fact Sparks published many of private papers, doesn't feel this makes him liable to part with them under contract--feels govt. paid very little of their value anyway, and has been more than compensated by evidence on fraudulent claims which papers revealed. Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed \"Letter to the Hon. J. Forsyth Dec. 24, 1838 in reply to his letters dated May 12th 1838 and Dec. 15th 1838.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","D. 1 page. For $1.00 for 4 quarters continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington Bushrod and c. 1.00 Frx.\" [See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1839].","A.L.S. 1 page. Woodlawn. Forwards receipt for freight of Joe, a slave -- \"do not put yourself to much trouble with the fellow, if you cannot sell him readily send him to your plantation and make him work, your Overseer may teach him better manners, he has never had the lash upon his back yet, perhaps a few will do him good, if it should become necessary.\" -- ask Butler to enquire of his House what ship carried his [L.L.'s] cow pease -- has heard nothing of them -- \"I observe by a paper Angela sent me your [sic] are taking an active part in the Legislature of your State -- Should anything very interesting occur tell Angela to send me the paper leaving one and end open for the Postmaster to see the contents, they are very particular, the one sent was torne open, and received in rather [dirty?] condition.\" Autograph letter signed, written on reverse of cover directed to L. Lewis, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","A.L.S.  1 page. Woodlawn to Alexandria. Enclosed letter will tell him of wishes of Rev. Edward C. Mc Guire--brother charged with pair of pistols at private sale [of G.W.'s estate]--place am't. due for them, $30., to his own acct.--wants to clear up unfinished business--\"my health warns me to be quick in my movement.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed \"mentions purchase of Gen Washington's Pistols purchased at the private sale,\" cover is covered with figures, laminated, dove of peace. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawr. Lewis.\"","D. 1 page. Walker to rent for one year Washington's farm called Johnson Spring [Fairfax County] [This was probably part of G.W.'s original River Farm, Wellington or an adjoining tract]--to pay one third of crops. Document, in hand of and signed by Charles A. Washington [?] endorsed \"Contract - Washington and Walker,\" laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Hannah writes of family news about Thornton Washington and Harriette Meade (cousin), as well as the marriage \"of Madaronia Todd to Mr. Quinn… from Kentucky.\" She describes \"violent colds and sore throats… some of the black people are sick – poor little Lucy died on Thursday night of a congestive fever…\"","A.L.S 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Respecting work to be done on the vault [New Tomb] at Mount Vernon--Mr. Ball is fishing--can get Mr. Phillips--experience with hydraulic cement and proper proportion of lime and sand. Autograph letter signed, [probably written and signed by someone else] integral cover, torn, docketed by L.L., laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. Skidmore.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to University of Virginia. Jane writes her son on his 18th birthday. She tells him family events that have occurred. Informs him of the death of his neice Louisa. \"The work here (Mt. Vernon) is much behind hand and crops the very little that can be seen, looks miserably. I shall endeavour to have the oyster shells hauled from the Shore as soon as they finish planting Corn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Respecting the cost of materials for the stone sill and gate at vault [New Tomb]--price not given--brick work and carpenters work, prices given. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L.L. \"Respecting Cost of work to vault at Mt. Vernon.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Examined wall and vault again and sketched design he thinks most appropriate--describes designed he intends--cannot give estamate of cost yet--screen of ornamental iron as sketched $50-$60. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"Respecting vault at Mount Vernon,\" part of cover torn off. On reverse are sketches of iron gates and vaults.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning repair of the New Tomb, including the arch. Mentions a carpenter named Skidmore.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Business takes him to Washington--may go to Baltimore until Wed.--will meet him Thursday at Mount Vernon [concerns work on New Tomb]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by L. L., directed \"Pr Sam,\"  laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. No bricks to be had [for work on New Tomb]--the New Court House and New Meeting House have taken them all--in two weeks may be plenty--can get them in Washington and have them sent down with the lime in boats that run wood--Mrs. [Jane] Washington's project, unless it is done before the abutments are raised, hopes it will be suspended as it will be dangerous after the arch is finished--wants $100 to pay workmen etc.--his own salary--will save money by ordering lime from N. Y. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"Pr. Sam,\" watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Caledon to University of Virginia. John's aunt writes to him about boat transportation from Fredericksburg to Mount Vernon. \"Steam boats go up three times in the week and stop at Boyd's Hole Saturday and Sunday and Tuesdays, one of the Boasts the Phoenix will board you I rather think at M. Vernon.\" She tells him of the news she has learned by riding through the neighborhood. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria to Woodlawn. About bricks for the new tomb--Mr. Brockett's kiln [in Alexa.]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, watermark (R. Amies). Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.D. 17 pages. \"A Visit to Mount Vernon\" by L. Osgood. Autograph document, put together in book form, subheading \"Mt. Vernon in 1839 by a Native of this Country,\" dated at Washington, D.C. ","\"I am under the disagreeable necessity of saying I was never more disappointed in my life, than on this visit. The home of Washington in life His resting place in death, the most hallowed spot in America's soul and a place visited yearly by thousands should be suffered to moulder and decay apparently with its once illustrious possessor.\"--piazza supported by 2 \"natural colemns from the forest\"--engraving of Bastille hanging directly above key--rooms downstairs, including mantle \"presented to him by Lafayette [Vaughan]\"--greenhouse burned 4 yrs. ago, but part of blackened walls standing--most of plants, shrubbery etc. destroyed in fire--took lemon from a tree planted by G.W.--outbuildings all of brick and very delapidated--many abandoned--only a small part of garden cultivated, along walks and the strawberry beds, rest in weeds--\"The old gardner seemed very proud of once belonging to Washington and took more interest in talking of his former gardening than exhibiting the present as well he might.\"--ate some cherries there--gave servant quarter for lemon and cherries--saw splendid portrait of Mrs. [John A.] Washington and \"one son and two daughters\" [actually 2 sons, 1 daughter and nephew]--by [John Gadsby] Chapman--tomb delapiated too--\"The two sarcophaguses are placed in wooden boxes or pens placed without the vault in the enclosed yard the vault is very damp, and a kind of acid is produced by water leaking through the bricks and mortar is so powerful as to rot mahogany boards in three years and two Gentlemen from Philadelphia [Wm.] Strickland an Architect and the gentleman that manufactured the Sarcophagus of Washington when they took it to Mt Vernon and discovered the state of the vault they said the acid would dissolve the marble in seven years and in consequence of this unfortunate circumstance the sarcophagus are cooped in the open yard and hid from the eye of the Visitor.\"--Lewis [Wm.] Washington [son of Geo. C. W-n], who has a farm 4 mi. from Mt. Vernon has his own servants prepairing for the masons who will put new arch to vault laid in hydraulic cement--wall enclosing vault badly done, crumbling already.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Woodlawn. Announcing his agreement with Mr. [Joseph] Dudley, the bricklayer [for work on new tomb]--requirement for workmen, lime, nails, planking etc.--need for money to pay the workmen Saturday night--must he buy supplies from Mr. Smoot, or can he get them where most suitable? Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed by Lewis \"Yeaton stating the terms on which Dudley is employ'd; also \"4 1/2 day working on new wall the balance of the time of 2 weeks in painting,\" and cover is filled with figuring. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Alexandria to Woodlawn. Lawrence has selected Mr. Hoop his cashier to pay--Y. will now select material--fears Smoot has no Carolina yellow heart pine needed for the ribs of the arch [for the new tomb]--cement from Smoot--workmen will want a room in one of the out houses--details about work--will see Thos. W. Smith about having screen [fancy iron gate for new tomb]--air-slacked lime. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, on cover is notation \"Judge Washington died 26 [ ] 29 aged 71 years [ ]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Yeaton.\"","Account. A.D. Fragment. Rough notes for about two weeks work by Bricklayers on the new tomb--price of labor, cart and food for laborers given. Autograph document, in hand of L. L., fragment.","A.L.S 3 pages. To Audley. Reports a visit by Augustine Washington, clearing up a mix-up by revealing that Mr. Washington had failed to mail an earlier letter he had taken from Lawrence Lewis to Lorenzo, for Mrs. Lewis had found the letter several days later on the mantel at Mount Vernon. Also advice about the sale and purchase of horses.","Agreement. A.D.S. 1 page. Agreement with [Joseph] Dudley for L. Lewis for work at Mt. Vernon, with rates for him, his assistant and two laborers. Autograph document signed, in Yeaton's hand, docketed by W.Y. \"for Mr. Dudley.\" For brickwork on New Tomb.","A.L.S. Barclay writes of his friendship with Bushrod Washington and visiting Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington, D.C. Concerning his claim and affidavit with the Hinkle estate.","Tabb writes about various illnesses, the Whig Convention in Richmond, and a $50 note.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. Writes at E.P.L.'s request to give particulars of [Angela's] illness and death--during her sickness, she talked little and disliked anyone else talking, even a whisper annoyed her--seemed not to consider that she was dying, so made no wishes and left no messages--E.P.L. must not blame herself for not coming in the spring--Angela understood that her father couldn't come and had said she would go to him the next Summer--Angela's children--Mrs. Butler [Parke] had a little boy who lived only a few days. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, redirected to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Hannah Jane.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. New Orleans, care of Lorenzo Lewis, Berryville. She may have set out on journey southward but Lorenzo will open letter--has been to Baton Rouge [where the children are]--while there, received letter from Major B[utler] telling of [Parke's] baby son who lived only 3 days--could not bring himself to break up housekeeping and sell his furniture, but cannot bear to go back to the once happy home, so he will live with [brother] Frank and [wife] Hannah Jane--trying to absorb himself in his work--glad [Lawrence Lewis] is doing well. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, forwarded to \"Arlington House near Alexandria, District of Columbia,\" postmarked [ ] Nov. 9,\" laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. M. Conrad.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Blakely to Mount Vernon. Inquires about family and business at Mount Vernon. \"Mr. Skidmore has I suppose been down and repaired the Pillars and Colonades.\" Reminds him to collect rent from tenants.","A.D.S. Appoints Lorenzo Lewis of Audley, Clark County [now Frederick County, Va.] as attorney to act for her in her dower rights as widow of Lawrence Lewis. Autograph document signed, witnessed by Mary Custis Lee, proved before George W. P. Custis as one of the U. S. Justices for Cty of Alexandria, District of Columbia, laminated.","Receipt. Fragment. 1.00 for four quarter continuance at rules against Lee. Signed by J.J. Chew. Fragment, partly printed, endorsed \"Washington B 1.00 Fairfax.\" See 2 other similar receipts dated 1837 and 1838.","Inauguration account. Letter to the editor regarding George Washington's first inauguration. This letter was addressed to Col. William L. Stone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser. It offers an eye-witness account of George Washington's arrival in New York City for his first inauguration as president, written to correct an earlier published reminiscence by a Mr. Denini entitled 'Half Century Reminiscence' that appeared in the Commercial Advertiser. Whether this letter was also published is not yet determined.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. GWPC is trying to get Congress to take one of his paintings. Also is pursuing some action in favor of a widow. Mentions work on his memoirs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. His sad business [death of father] has kept him from writing--uneasy at not hearing from his mother [E.P. Lewis, then in La. with Charles Conrad]--hopes Charles can come to Va. in summer with [E.P.L.] because hot weather in N.O. very bad on [E.P.L.]--sends copy of [Lawrence Lewis's] will--his mother's share in Audley is 1/3, so he will pay her $1000 per year for her part--wants Conrad to pay her $250 quarterly and draw on him at 30 days or sight on Washington or Baltimore bank--bonds of Valery Hebert which Butler holds in trust, are to go under will to Conrad--Charles's namesake [Charles Conrad Lewis].  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Apr. 3,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Taliaferro writes to Jane Charlotte Blackburn Washington introducing her to a young gentleman from Connecticut who would like to visit Mount Vernon out of \"reverence\" for George Washington.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon to Georgetown. Death of Aunt Blackburn detained her at Blakeley--engaged in having the remains of \"our rever'd Uncle and Aunt [Bushrod and Anne Blackburn W-n] my beloved Husband [John A.] and dear Sister Mary Herbert inter'd in the Vault.\"--shocked at bad condition of some of coffins in vault--Cousin Lorenzo Lewis \"had his ... Father laid in a grave immediately within the door-Crosswise\"--details of grave she planned--West Ford prepared a coffin for G.C.W.'s nearest relatives--also had one made for Mr. Herbert and children but not room for them--only for one more and she wishes to be buried at feet of husband, uncle, aunt and sister--does not desire favors from government--\"we are unwilling to sell our inheritance ... yet as the Nation already shares it with us, sense of justice points out necessity of an appropriation ... to enable us to keep up the improvements and meet the expences we are daily subjected to by the publick.\"--\"endless intrusions and sacrifice of every thing like private right and domestic privacy ... arises frequently from a sincere ... desire of honouring the memory of Genl. Washington; 'Tis a feeling calculated to inspire and strenghthen virtuous and patriotic principles, and cement more firmly the ties that bind us together as a Nation. We have done, and shall continue to do all we can to keep the place from intire decay - it is yearly becoming more expensive and difficulty to do so; the buildings all ought to be thoroughly repaired, or they must in a few years go down - when that occurs-if unable to do better, I trust the family will erect a \"Log Cabin,\" and still let the place descend to the name and family of Washington ...\"--son [John] Augustine in Jefferson--her daughter and niece Mrs. Thos. Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal (blurred), docketed by G.C.W., postmarked \"Alexandria May [?].\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. University of Virginia.  Acknowledgement of receipt of a draft of $300 from L.L., and thanking him for his letter of introduction of Dr. Coxe.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Announcing that they are finally happily settled in a new home, except for a few complaints of city life: \"Above all, I want the invigorating exercise of horseback, this walking on hard pavements, in tight cloaths, is anything but recreation to me, a square or two and I am sick of it.\" Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal letter, family news, business, etc.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Audley. Custis proposes to borrow $1000 from the estate of General Washington. \"I am wretchedly poor at present.\" Shows how the money in the estate is very loosely handled. John Mason's property at High Point just sold for $46,000. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis\".","D. 1 page. Tax receipt, Sheriff of Frederick County, Virginia. Receipt for $38.44 for land tax, slaves, horses, levies. Document, partly printed, signed by d[eputy] s[heriff] W.D. Gilkeson.","Champagne label from the Beall/Washington wedding. Label reads \"Mount Vernon Brand. Sillery mousseux premier Qualite. Imported by Ed Simms.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Eltham to Bruce Town. Informs him of death of their uncle [Burwell Bassett, Jr.] on Feb. 26--his last hours--he would have been 77 the 15th of this month--would have no doctor and no minister--wife very ill--informs G.F.W. that his uncle left a will and he [G.W.B.] is sole heir [see will dated Mar. 13, 1838]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Buchamsville Va March 7th,\" laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Bassett.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Jane writes about John Augustine's studies and mentions that some of the family attended the inauguration of William Henry Harrison, where they were kindly received and \"surprised and charmed with the grace and agreeableness of young Mrs. Harrison.\" She writes that the city was \"swarmed with office seekers.\" She also writes that she received a \"woful letter\" from West Ford about the lack of long forage at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 3 pages. An explanation of his part as an intermediary in a payment transaction with Mr. Herbert, with Mr. Conrad's consent. Request for an aquittance. Discussion of the possibility of a war with England. Report of a hard winter on his Plantation, and the price of sugar.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington, D.C. to Audley. Discussion of Mr. John Woodside, a young man with intentions of becoming a farmer; proposal that L. L. take him under his care. Integral cover.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Wm. B. Page\". It is possible this is the Philadelphia doctor \"Page, William Byrd, 1817-1877\" but further research will need to verify that.","A.L.S. 1 page. As landlord to Mary Ellis, \"alias Mary Mortimer, I directed Mr. James Scott, Overseer of the Poor, to use the sale of the effects of said Mary, after her decease, and to devote the proceeds of the sale (as far as $48, being the rents due me)\" to the benefit of her orphaned children.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Louisville. Discussion of arrangements for quarters on board the steam boat, \"Caddo.\"","Letter from John Augustine Washington III to his mother mentioning his poor health, West Ford, an enslaved woman named Betty, and the state of affairs at Mount Vernon. A note to \"Dearest Mother\" is added on at the end of the letter by John Augustine's sister, Anna Maria Alexander.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown to Audley. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. W. ? Peter. Integral cover, wax seal.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. John Augustine writes to his mother about ways of making more money at Mount Vernon, including erecting a tavern at the Gum Spring and allowing a steamboat company to run a ship to Mount Vernon for a fee. This will \"avoid the inconvenience of a number of hacks, and having persons tampering with the servants.\"","A.L.S. Mount Vernon to Charlestown. John Augustine writes to his mother about Gabriel Johnson, an enslaved man who has run away. He suspects Gabriel has gone to Jefferson County, where Jane is. Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. to Mount Vernon.  Jane writes in response to Augustine's letter dated March 7, 1842 that Gabriel Johnson, the enslaved man who ran away from Mount Vernon, has arrived at Jane's plantation. Jane writes, \"Please come up without delay.\" Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Nashville. Washington informs Webster that R.J. Meigs, District Attorney of the United States for the Middle Tennessee district, has tendered his resignation and Washington requests that Webster, Secretary of State under John Tyler at this time, refuse it. Washington explains Meigs' motives and adds that Meigs resigned \"... in a momentary fit of spleen; ...\". Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Congratulations on \"`Conrad's' election to the Senate,\" but expressing a general feeling of disgust with the current political situation. Urging L.L. to make arrangements for a visit to Philadelphia. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Brown's Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mount Vernon. Bushrod describes the slow work in the Dismal Swamp to his nephew. He also comments on the Wise and Stanley affair. Tells about the sale of lumber. \"6\" rate, stampless cover.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Discusses his requirements for a horse to purchase. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. P. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Looking forward to a visit from L. L. in Philadelphia, though wishing that he could go South instead to Woodlawn to escape the confines of the city. Report on the difficulties John Coxe is facing in the Senate and in the services. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"T. Turner.\"","West Ford, a former slave of the Washington family who was later freed and employed as overseer of Mount Vernon, writes to John Augustine Washington III, present owner of Mount Vernon, who is away at Blakeley, regarding wool, barrels of fruit, sweet potatoes, flock of sheep, sale of wheat, and weather. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral cover.","T.B. Washington writes to Rice Levi regarding Mr. Levi managing the farming transactions.","A.L.S. 1 page. Private papers of Judge [Bushrod] Washington were not left to him, but probably are in possession of Mrs. Jane Washington--Genl. Washington's papers devised to him by Judge Washington. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George C. Washington.\"","Receipt for county tax on $1350 at $.15 on the dollar.","A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--\"This country is almost universally bankrupt.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Woodville Feb. 3.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington House to Alexandria. He has a full settlement of accts. for articles purchased at sale of G.W.'s effects, all in Judge Washington's handwriting--asks Moore to check his accts. and find how he got debited for large amounts--desires complete settlement of estate. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia to Audley. Letter comes with a copy of the will of Sarah Coxe, Esther's mother. Her father is writing her to explain the bequest she is to receive. Integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Thanking him for his kindness for taking into his care his young nephew Edward Butler, and discussing the arrangements. Expressing the need to get Edward out of the state of Louisiana:\"the less he sees of this state: its manner and its morals, the better for himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"F. P. Butler.\" Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. Philadelphia to Audley. He is eager to see L. L. again, admonishing him for not writing. He is much dismayed at the \"moral and physical deteterioration of this fallen world,\" and his greatest comfort is his children, Angela \"as Bad as she can be she is sweet,\" and Phil \"so lovely a fellow he does nothing but laugh.\" He recently attended the funeral of L. L.'s sister from Baltimore.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Baltimore. Lloyd sends J.A.W. information and rates of the Baltimore Life Insurance Company.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington City. Letter and a copy. Requests that Jackson consider returning the \"circular chair\" previously owned by Washington to his family so that his son might take possession. Explains history of the chair given to Dr. Craik, then eventually to his family who gave it to Jackson. Now Mr. Coyle would like it back for his family. Says if Jackson had other plans for the chair, to consider his request withdrawn.","Autograph signed note, 1 page. A note that permits Bushrod's slave, Letty Williams, to travel from Jefferson County to Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C. to visit her relatives for \"the Space of four weeks.\" She is the wife of a free man named Soloman Williams. Bushrod Corbin Washington was George Washington's grand-nephew.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Sparks writes to Jane, \"My Dear Madam, I am about to publish a series of American Biographies, and I should be glad to include in it a Life of Lawrence Washington, if the materials exist for writing such a Life. Have not his papers been preserved at Mount Vernon?...\" A note on the address panel indicates this letter was forwarded to John Augustine Washington III to respond to.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison writes about Washington hiring Joseph McFarland as overseer.","A letter signed BWH, possibly from Bushrod Washington Herbert, to his cousin John Augustine Washington III. In the letter, BWH asks what Remington is going to do with Muddy Hole Farm. If Remington sells, BWH thinks John Augustine should rent it to West Ford \"as before.\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks her kindness in receiving \"these interesting ladies and their accompanying gentlemen\" at Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"D. P. Madison.\" Autograph letter signed, embossed mark in upper left hand corner (crown).","A.L.S. 1 page. Chantilly to Audley. Concerning the payment to Mr. Hammond for Bonds held by L. L.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. Brief account of the wedding festivities for Dr. John Prosser Tabb of Gloucester and Miss Rebecca Lloyd of Alexandria ... requests his father to send the barrouche for the return to Gloucester party will be coming with him ... visited George W.P. Custis at Arlington ... now with Mr. Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. War Department, Office of Indian Affairs. Informing him of his appointment as Cherokee Commissioner ...","A.L.S. 1 page. From the War Department. Notification that his salary as Cherokee Commissioner begins from the date of the commission. . . . .","A.L.S. Cambridge to Mount Vernon. Letter from historian and George Washington biographer Jared Sparks to John Augustine Washington III proposing he write a life of Lawrence Washington. Sparks writes \"I was already acquainted with the principal incidents in the life of Lawrence Washington, and although the papers would not seem to furnish materials for a biography of much extent, yet I think a Life of moderate length might be written, which would be interesting and fill a proper space in the 'Library of American Biography.' If you will forward me the papers, I will do the best that I can with them.\"","Sparks says George Washington's papers were sent to him in \"one of the packets sailing from Alexandria to Boston.\" He directs that the papers be put in a box and be addressed to him, care of Little and Brown, Booksellers, Boston. Sparks specifies that John Augustine should put all the papers into the box without removing any, because even seemingly unimportant documents are of use to the historian. Sparks promises to return all the papers in the same condition in which they were received.","Sparks requests John Augustine to send him the portrait of Lawrence Washington from Mount Vernon so that an engraving can be made for the book. As assurance that the portrait will be returned safely, Sparks mentions how Mr. Custis sent the portrait of Martha Washington from Arlington that now appears in one of the volumes of Washington's Writings.","Autograph letter intialed with integral address panel. Jane writes about the baptism of John Augustine's daughter Louisa and other family news, including the sale of Selby by Hannah Lee Washington and the marriage of her son Richard to his cousin Christian Maria. She also writes about crops and finding a good overseer. She adds, \"I am very sorry you cannot commence the repairs at [Mount Vernon] this autumn. The buildings are getting in ruinous condition.\"","Mount Vernon to Blakely. West Ford reports on illnesses at Mount Vernon: \"i am very sorry to say to you that we have had a great deal of sickness Jessie Clark was take the 3 day of the month he was as crazy as he could be he did not know any person i had to send for doctor Powel.\" He also mentions that Jim Mitchell has been \"laid up\" and that July and Hannah, though \"not yet confined,\" have been scarcely able to work. Andrew is also still sick. Ford also reports that he has begun breaking up and clearing land but has not been able to \"break more than acre.\"","R. D. Coverte writes from Brooklyn following a visit to Mount Vernon in which he got the impression that John Augustine did not want to become a planter. Coverte inquires if he can rent Mount Vernon and 500 surrounding acres for a fair price.","A.L.S. 1 page. Northrup, a Philadelphia real estate agent, offers to help Washington find a purchaser for Mount Vernon, understanding that \"you wish to dispose of the property you now occupy. . .\"","A.L.S. 3 1/4 pages. Copy. Mount Vernon. John gives his cousin calculations on the future value of her servants. He advises her not to sell them now. 1st page has cover embossing W. H. Harrison log cabin - 1840.","Retained copy of letter written by John Augustine Washington III to Fairfax County magistrate and landowner Dennis Johnston. In the letter, John Augustine states that based on a conversation with West Ford he believes Johnston is misinformed about the terms of Johnston's contract for cutting, hauling, and cording wood on the Mount Vernon estate.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. N. Herbert, a cousin of John Augustine, writes about Alfred, an enslaved man who escaped from Mount Vernon and voluntarily surrendered himself to the Loudon County Jail in Leesburg. Herbert writes that slave traders Joseph Bruin of Alexandria and William Bale of Exeter were inquiring about Alfred but recommends that Augustine keep him.","Correspondence, Richmond to Mount Vernon. Stampless cover.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Philadelphia. Personal letter describing in part a visit to Mount Vernon and Washington, D.C. Mentions Gustavus Washington and the tombs of George and Martha Washington.","Autograph letter signed. Leesburg. Harrison declines buying an enslaved woman named Julia from Augustine, claiming \"she will not suit at all.\"","Autograph letter signed. John Augustine's overseer, Joseph McFarland, writes that he has had \"a great deal of difficulty\" with the enslaved worker Gabriel Johnson and has had to put Gabriel in Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria.","McFarland describes a scene in which Gabriel was \"cursing \u0026 fighting\" against some horses, and then began cursing McFarland when McFarland took the horse whip away from Gabriel. McFarland writes, \"I put him with Mr. Bruen at 25 cts a day. Mr. Bruen thinks he would be mighty apt to run away. I did not flog him as Mr. Bruen persuaded me not for it would injure the sale of him.\" He then adds to Augustine, \"Times is very different to what they was when you was here.\"","Letter in the hand of Henry P. Hill, likely dictated by Gabriel Johnson from Bruin's Slave Jail in Alexandria. Gabriel tells his side of the story following an disagreement with Joseph McFarland, John Augustine's overseer at Mount Vernon. According to Gabriel, McFarland threatened to whip him, but Gabriel \"told him that he could not whip me as I did not think any person but my master out to do it or at least to authorize it.\" McFarland tied Gabriel up, but he escaped. When he was recaptured, he was brought to the jail.","Gabriel writes, \"I want you if you please Sir to come down and see about the matter and hope that you will be satisfied that at best I am not the only one to blame. I love you and your family and hope that you will believe me that I have the utmost sort of feelings for you and would not by any means offend you if I could avoid it. I am very anxious to see you here and feel fully the painfull uncertainty of my situation.\"","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Joseph Bruin of the firm Bruin and Hill to John Augustine Washington III regarding an enslaved man named Gabriel who escaped from Mount Vernon and is now being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Bruin writes, \"I have to inform you of what I am willing to pay for your man now in my Jail we will give you $565 neat for him at this time if the prices should improve we are willing to pay what ever the prices may be but when you come down I am inclined to think we can trade if you wish to replace him you can inquire of others what he is worth to satisfy your self about his worth he is 5 feet 5 inches he's well formed but has some scars on his back also 2 scars from burns on his arms which are mear eye sore but dont disable him in the smallest degree. He's a very desirable negro - to those wishing to purchase. I have 2 or 3 more at this time that possibly will suit you they are young and likely and not sold for any fault.\"","Bruin's Slave Jail was famously featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's  Uncle Tom's Cabin .","Letter from Alexandria slave dealer Henry P. Hill of the firm Bruin and Hill writing to John Augustine Washington III about an enslaved man named Gabriel who has escaped from Mount Vernon and is being held at Bruin's Slave Jail. Hill writes, \"your man Gabriel by strict measurement is five feet five and a half inches... He is likely and a very good man of his stature and if you are offered more than we priced him at I think if you will excuse a stranger for the expression of his opinion in all candour, that you will certainly do well to take the offer.\" Hill says he is willing to arrange a sale or exchage with Washington, adding that there are only sixteen men at the jail at the time, but he expects \"Sir Bruin may send in or bring others when he comes.\"","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Although he [Lawrence] refused a loan once, G.C.W. will apply for one again--also wants to discuss plans for G.W.'s private letters, books, and other relicks--cannot afford to deposit them in a safe place--\"little reliance can be placed on the liberal disposition of Congress\"--\"I desire them to confide them to the guardianship of some institution or association formed for the purpose, where they would be safely preserved from any casualty for all time to come.\"--could sell the relics to foreign country, but \"as an American and the nearest living relation of that great man, I could not reconcile it with duty to my country or a proper respect to his memory to transfer them to foreign hands.\"--\"From the high character of Boston for munificence and public spirit ... it has been suggested to me, that citizens of that place would in all liklihood form an association for the purpose, and take charge of these relicks, or deposit them in some public institution ...\"--deeply in debt--must get money or sell his farm--Green Hill in Montgomerie county--wants to borrow $5000 immediately, giving farm as security--also, a lien on the books, papers, etc.--should proposed disposition be made of these, loan of $5000 to be pd. immediately--will not offer family servants as security--if his plan for disposition of relicts can be done, they can arrange terms--he will name no price yet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, draft, docketed, with an envelope addressed to G.C. Washington and docketed by him \"Correspondence with Abbot Lawrence Esq. in relation to the Washington papers and books,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Accompanying letter to a money draft of $205, payable to Lorenzo, \"being Virginia's money is the money most in use in the South,\" Report on his ill health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. Custis.\" Integral cover.","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Re: agreement between John A. and Mr. Johnson for rent of Mt. Zephyr ... John A. Cannot be held responsible beyond the terms of the contract ... Integral cover.","Pressed leaves and autograph note. \"This branch of arbor vita was given me by my darling little Lewis Conrad the day before he left Audley Oct. 20th, 1845, for New Orleans. May God grant to my precious Charley and Lewis a safe and pleasant journey to New Orleans, health, happiness and improvement there, and a safe and happy return to me next Spring - May God grant my fervent prayers for them for Christs sake - Amen.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. Green Hill of 800A., half in wood, 3 1/2 miles from Rockville, 9rm. house, large brick kitchen, barn, brick stable, sheds, corn house, poultry house, meat house, ice house, pigeon house, overseer's house, etc. lists livestock, servants ... values listed ... will take $12,000 for the property described ...","A.L.S. 1 page. This contains the wording for a power of attorney which George C. is to copy and execute and return to Bushrod C .... by the power of attorney Geo. C. appoints Bushrod C. and Thomas B. W-n his attorneys and proxies at mtgs. of Dismal Swamp Land Co .... there follows a not of explanation re: the power of attorney ...","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Suffolk to Berryville. Robert R. Prentis, a lawyer in Suffolk, responds to a request by Lorenzo Lewis passed on to him from Bushrod Corbin Washington to obtain a decree for the sale of the interest for lands from the estate of George Washington lying in Nansemnond County and held by the firm of Washington Walker Co. Prentis advises Lewis that the land is of little value and that it would be better to sell the entire tract.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Leesburg to Mount Vernon. Harrison talks about turning an enslaved woman named Julia into a house servant and hiring out an enslaved man named Bob.","Leesburg. Harrison writes to Augustine about Julia, an enslaved woman, who has taken \"French leave\" after Harrison struck her half a dozen times with his horse whip for disobedience. Harrison thinks Julia may have gone to Mount Vernon and asks Augustine to write if he has seen her.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Hollin Hall. Mason discusses the retrocession of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Fairfax County. Stampless address leaf.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bayou Goula to Frederick County, Virginia. Will try once more to come to terms regarding their business, before going to extreme measures--he is already yielding more than half his rights--dislike taking an honored relative to court--will he settle as he proposes or abide by decision of a court?--late brother [Churchill J. Thornton] owed him much at his death, and has title to their Ohio lands. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. A. Thornton.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover postmarked by hand \"Bayou Goula May 29th,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. No final decree in case yet, but will be at next court--sends last payments--will collect balance after harvest and send--mentions cousin Mary [a note in pencil identifies her as Miss Mary Peter, sister of Mrs. G.C. Washington]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Chs. Town June 13.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Encloses $100 note on Richmond Bank--directions for exchanging it--send receipt to him, as exect. of Judge Bush. W-n's estate--part payment of a decree in court against B.C. Washington and in favor of G.C.W., as administrator of Jane M. Washington, deceased. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed \"B.C. Washington $100.,\" postmarked \"Chs. Town Va., June 18.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Berryville, VA. Lorenzo's desire to resign acting executorship of G.W.'s estate--persuades him not to give it up--he himself knows nothing of the estate, because Lawr. Lewis and Judge W. acted for all the executors--Lorenzo's duty to carry on in father's place, for estate settlement is near completion--to legalize proceedings, sign themselves \"L. Lewis and B[ushrod C.] Washington, acting Executors for G.W.P. Custis sole surviving Ext. of the Estate of General George Washington\"--print circular announcing decree of Supreme Ct. of U.S.--necessity of closing up case quickly. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Washington City, D.C., [23\"].","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arrived at [Audley] on Tuesday--Charles's children glad to see her--send their trunk--family and friends--his trip to New Port [for health]--Parke has bracelet plaited of Angela's hair--wants his, Charleys, and Lewis's to make suitable clasps in New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Jul. 24,\" redirected to care of \"J. Whitehead Esq. Merchants Exchange, New York,\" as per E.P.L.'s directions on cover, broken black seals.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Hopes he goes as far as Quebec for change of air and exercise--[Charles and Lewis Conrad]--Lorenzo returned from Lexington, where [G.W. Lewis] has been put in [V.M.I.]--Parke and children will arrive shortly--Charles and Lewis read to her--Brother Calvert gone to Capon Springs for health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 3,\" watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses letter to him--Parke and children arrived. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 8,\" broken black seal.","A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Informing him of the transfer of a bond to Mr. Lindsly.","A.L.S. 1 page. Asks him to inform Hammerly that the money toward his bond is due. He was supposed to make a payment weeks ago but Washington has not heard back from him. He would not be so rushed to receive payment except that he needs the money himself.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley. Lewis writes about his slaves and their values.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter. She has been sick before now and couldn't write. Updates of family, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Mason quotes one Dr. Marne who was complaining about his lack of funds and complains about the weather. He also talks about a bill before the legislature and the locals in Fairfax ganging up on him.","Bushrod Corbin Washington writes to John Augustine Washington III, \"a statement by which to settle with the legatees of General George Washington\". Includes a list of names and heirs with \"quota to pay off debts\". Autograph document, 2 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Clay Mont to Georgetown. Sends check for $872.24, per decree in his favor in court, send receipt for this and $50 attorney fee sent by Mr. Greene to him [final settlement of Bush. Washington's estate, Bush. C. W-n, executor, in favor of G.C.W., adminis. of Jane M. Washington, dec.]. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush. C. Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, endorsed in G.C.W.'s hand \"B.C. Washington June 21t. 1847 and T.C. Green's rect for $50 - atty fee - Legacy to Frances and Mary Washington recd. in full,\" postmarked \"Cha. Town Va June 23,\" sums computed on cover, laminated.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Bushrod Herbert writes to his cousin about business and family news. The address panel contains three weeks of diary notes by John Augustine in pencil. He notes on August 27 that he went to Audley, where Lorenzo Lewis was \"very ill and died after I left there.\" On September 2, his wife Nelly was attended to by a dentist named Dr. McCormick. On September 11, John Augustine notes that West Ford paid him \"105.00 for 60 cords of wood and 8.23 for fruit and vegetables and 3.50 from Smoot for Louisa's lamb.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington to Newport, Rhode Island. Arrived from Chantilly by stage and hack--Charley [Conrad's] poor health and instructions for nursing him--Charley's 10th birthday today--sea air and bathing will benefit him in New Port. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria D.C., Aug. 14,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Received letter telling of Charley's [Conrad] illness--Lorenzo ill with cough and pain in his head--Mrs. [E.P.] Lewis considering going up to New Port to nurse Charley--hopes Frank C[onrad], [Charles's brother] is better from sea air--Mr. [Henry] Clay to speak at New Port--Mrs. [Mary Custis] Lee here with 4 children--\"Mr. and Mrs. W[ashington ?] are delighted with the portico\" (?). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. M. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 17,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Newport, Rhode Island. Charley's illness--use of bella donna for the disease [scarlet fever]--arrived with Sissy and Caro [Isabella and Caroline Butler] to find [Lorenzo] ill--his ailments and treatments. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, postmarked \"Berryville Va. Aug. 23,\" laminated.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Newport, Rhode Island. Announces Lorenzo's death--had 5 physicians--Mary [Custis] Lee his nurse and great comfort to him--\"This is the 4th child I have lost by congestian.\"--don't leave New Port too soon, because of Charley's health. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. L.\" Autograph letter initial signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Winchester Va. Aug. 30,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley to Washington, D.C. Beds and rooms prepared for their coming--urges him to leave Charley and Lewis [Conrad] with her this winter for their health--Esther to have an excellent tutor for the children--Bishop Meade in N. York procuring a tutor--stage from Winchester to Leesburg very small, agent refuses to use large one--Lewis [Conrad] injured his eyes by bad habit. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. P. Lewis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Berryville Va., Oct. [ ],\" laminated, smeared black seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Washington copies out his wife's, Maria's, will (sister of Burr Harrison), and goes over several details of the will. His health is also declining since his wife's passing and he doesn't expect to live much longer. He plans on retaining four of his wife's slaves for the time he does have left.","George Washington Parke Custis writes to John Augustine Washington III with concerns about finalizing the settlement of the estate of George Washington including the sale of land near the Dismal Swamp in Nansemond County. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address label.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakeley near Charlestown, West Virginia at Christmas time to her son John Augustine Washington III at Mount Vernon. Jane worries over John's recent illness with \"chill fever\" and reminds him \"You now have an overseer, and it surely cannot be so necessary for you to go out at the dawn of day, and expose yourself to the inclemencies of weather in attending to farm business.\"","Jane writes \"I am now quite alone, dear little John A. left me this morning; he is a happy cheerful fellow, and has been with me for some time. I have endeavoured to teach him, and think he has mad some progress both in reading and knitting, with which he is excedingly pleased declaring, he 'was never lonesome since he learned to knit,' the most monotonous and dullest of all employments.\"","Speaking of the enslaved persons of Blakeley plantation, Jane says \"Christmas as you know always occasions considerable excitement, particularly with the poor Negroes, to whom it is a season of temporary freedom and feasting.\"","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, with note that the letter was carried by \"Mr. W's servant Edmund who is returning home from Jefferson Cty.\"","Jane writes, \"I saw no white face on Christmas day.\" She describes giving out provisions and supplies to the enslaved population, a few of whom assembled to hear her read in the morning and at noon. \"They conducted themselves very soberly \u0026 orderly.\" Old Jenny thanked her for the \"fine dinner.\" Jane also describes her Christmas with family - skating, setting traps, reading, and eating cakes and apples.","Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III, three to Mount Vernon, one to Alexandria; and one receipt for $2.24 postage to the Alexandria Post office.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Washington. Brackenridge, a horticulturist, is writing to Downing, a landscape gardener and architect, regarding a proposal before Congress to turn Mount Vernon into a park: \"The one hundred and fifty-acres is purchased [for citizens of the United States], that is to be laid out as a Park, which is to contain a Botanic Garden and Arboretum...\" Around this time Brackenridge was in charge of the rare plants in the national Botanical Garden at the Capitol. Downing's 1841 book, Landscape gardening, is a classic.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Baltimore. Personal letter with updates on family health, etc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I have been authorized by Mr. Custis to settle and close the unfinished business of Gen. Washington's estate.\" Asks questions he needs to know to complete handling of the estate.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Washington. Interesting and critical commentary on life in Washington, the town of Alexandria, Va. and a description of Mt. Vernon ... few Whigs attend the \"administration receptions\" ... dine with Mr. [Daniel] Webster ... is going to see the East Room of Mrs. Polk ... found Alexandria \"not worthy of notice\" remarks on dilapidated condition of MV ... Integral cover. Wife's maiden name: Annie Bigelow Lawrence.","Print Senate Act, 30th Congress, 1st Session, Miscellaneous. No. 82. \"Memorial of Citizens of the United States, Praying The Purchase of Mount Vernon by the government.\" The \"memorialists\" wish the government to purchase one hundred fifty acres at Mount Vernon. They have the \"most profound reverence and veneration for everything connected with the memory of the 'Saviour of America.'","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. \"Among the final dispostions of my father, made by his last Will, I find the following, 'I give and bequest to my friend Dr George Parkman of Boston a seal enclosed with the image of General George Washington as a small token of the esteem and affection which i bear to him.'\"","Receipt. Received $80 from B.C. Washington, who was acting for Geo. C. Washington, who in turn was trustee for Bush. Washington, Jr.--for \"the proportion of the quota of Judge Bushrod Washington to be refunded to the estate of General Washington by the said George C. Washington as trustee ...\" [This relates to a claim upon 22 of G.W.'s legatees or their heirs on account of a mortgage accepted by the 23rd. --upon foreclosure the mortgage had produced less than the amount of the debt, and, after prolonged litigation, General W.'s executors were held liable. They, in turn, transferred liability to the other legatees and their heirs]. Autograph document signed, fragment, docketed \"1848.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Senate desires to know of owner of books in G.W.'s library, what books there are and for what could they be purchased by Congress? Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"From James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"J. A. Pearce.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Quotes B.W-n's will on disposition of G.W.'s library--most valuable portion at Mt. Vernon, owned by Mrs. Jane C. Washington--comprises about 1500-2000 vols.--doesn't know Mrs. W's feelings but thinks \"since she has expressed her willingness for a fair equivalent, to let Mr. Vernon with a portion of land attached, become the property of the Nation at its request, so in the same spirit of compliance with its wishes and those of Congress, she possibly might consent for a liberal consideration to have the books of Genl. Washington placed in so safe a depository as the library of congress, where they would be preserved for all time.\"--suggests they contact her about this--the books left to him were largely those of Judge Washington's--about 3-400 of G.W.'s books were included--he recently disposed of all these to an agent of the library of the British Museum--would have preferred American institution, but none were interested--defends his actions in so doing, since press has seen fit to [criticize] him for it.  Autograph letter signed, draft, endorsed by G.C.W. \"To Hon James A. Pearce in relation to the Library of Genl. Washington.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. C. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. The portion of G.W.'s library remaining at Mt. V. is small, and they will not sell it--if necessary later, they prefer National Library--\"In respect to the purchase of this place, dear cousin, by the U.S. Government. We still regard it as uncertain.\"--if G.C.W. and family accompany Eleanor to Bath, stop and see her at Blakeley [Jefferson Cty.] she goes there soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, black seal smeared (W).","D. 3 pages. Indenture. Sale of part of a tract called Rock of Dumbarton in D.C. by the Washingtons to Corcoran ... belonged to George C. W-n's wife ... $3200 ... survey signed and sealed by the two Washingtons ...","A.N.S. 1 page. Note of authentication for daguerrotype likeness of two portraits of George and Martha Washington taken by John Grubb.","George Washington Bassett writes to John Augustine Washington regarding settlement of the Washington estate. References a Supreme Court decision and \"Hammond's case.\" Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel, postmarked 'Richmond Aug 6'.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel. Delivered by James Mitchum (Jim Mitchell). Jane writes that Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town has burned down.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Business about settlement of estate--the recent death of his grandmother, and his efforts to keep a home for her in her old age--contract with his grandfather--insists no personal interest in retaining possession of property for the present year.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Cambridge to Georgetown. He has never seen G.W.'s missing diaries and Cash Memorandum Books returned all he had--Judge W. not home when he took papers from Mt. V., and altho Revolution papers in good order, private one and those before and after were in bad shape--noticed some diaries missing then--vol. of Orderly books missing at the time and nothing known of it by the Judge or Marshall--\"I have recently been informed that one of the volumes of the \"Diary,\" (I think for the year 1790, but am not certain) is now in possession of Mr. Bogart of New York, but how it fell into his hands I know not ... I have the impression, also, that I have heard of another volume somewhere, but I do not now recollect where it was said to be ... You know there was a rumor, that papers relating to the latter part of this period [the Presidency] were secretly taken from the office after the General's death. I once mentioned this to Judge Washington. He replied cautiously; \"We have never charged any person with such an act,\" intimating, as I thought, that his suspicion was strong.\"--G.W.'s books which G.C.W. sold to Mr. Stevens have been purchased there by subscription and are deposited in library of the Boston Athenaeum. Autograph letter signed, cover, docketed \"Important regarding missing Books and papers from Jared Sparks,\" postmarked \"Cambridge Ms. Jan 2,\" laminated, watermarked (Lumsdon and Son 1848), red seal (crane). [A \"Memorandum of Papers in 12 Boxes\" is enclosed, in Sparks' hand, listing vols. of George Washington's correspondence \u0026 other documents with notation \"Vol. III of orderly Books was never received. 10 vols. of Army Returns - being a part of the series of 117 vols. - were taken away by Colonel Washington\"].","A.L.S. 1 page. Georgetown. Takes pleasure in answering his wish to have a book previously owned by General Washington. This note accompanies the book. Enclosed envelope also sealed with the Washington coat of arms, private seal of Washington.","A.L.S. 7 pages. Georgetown. Re: GW's papers ... resolution now before Congress re: papers ... Geo. Corbin owns W-n's private papers, his earliest writings ... unable to make a gratuitous offering of the papers to Congress ... in 1834 he accepted $25,000 for the public papers ...","A.L.S. Washington D.C. to Berryville. Thanks for her interest in him and his family--her family always welcome at the White House--fear they will not find time to visit Audley while in Washington. Letter, signature cut out, in another hand, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ],\" laminated, watermark (H and O). Date on original catalog card appears [18]49 Mar. 27. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Mount Vernon to Caledon near Hampstead. Personal letter updating her on family health and affairs.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Audley. Assures her he would like to comply with her wishes [as regards political appointments], but he is swamped with applications, and his predecessor [Polk] filled all offices just before his term was up--will try to aid Col. Lee's son [G.W. Custis Lee?] get West Point appointment--explains system of choosing. Autograph letter signed, cover franked by Z.  Taylor, postmarked \"Washington DC 16 Apr,\" Free, red seal blurred, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","Document, 7 pages. Describes a trip to MV, by steamboat and hack from Washington. Mentions gate house lodges. Buildings and grounds in a dilapidated condition. Visited the New Tomb. Met J.A. Washington and was shown some of the first floor rooms and the key to the Bastille (misidentified as the key which confined Lafayette in the Prison at Ham.). Hopes that the gov't will purchase the estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House to Alexandria. Regrets he has no more autographs of G.W. to give away--has given them for 40 years \"andll over the civilized world,\" and the only letters he has left are those to his father, J. P. Custis, and some to himself when a student.  Autograph letter signed, integral cover, mounted, on reverse of cover is cover addressed to Joseph B. Boyd Esq., Maysville Kentucky, postmarked Alexandria Va. Apr. 28; (probably forwarded to him by Bryan). Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","Receipt from John Augustine Washington III for 11 dollars to be handed to J. C. Sellman of Baltimore to be handed to the widow of a fisherman named Joseph Hall found drowned near the bank of the river at Mount Vernon.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington corresponds to his attorney, B.W. Harrision, about his wife's father's estate.","Autograph - Zachary Taylor. 5 small slips of paper signed \"Z. Taylor,\" and 3 \"E.P. Lewis\" in Taylor's hand. One is endorsed \"Written by Genl. Taylor in his office at the White House May 1849,\" all enclosed in a cover marked \"Taylor's autographs' and \"Keep with letter\". [Probably goes with letter of Taylor to E.P. Lewis, dated July 2, 1849].","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington to Georgetown. Received her letters by her grandson, Edward Butler--congrat. on daughter [Parke's] \"eminent\" arrival--will be glad to receive her and family on Tuesday, their day for receiving company--forwards some autographs, as requested. Autograph letter signed, cover, franked by Z. Taylor, postmarked \"Free [ ], watermarked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Z. Taylor.\"","A.L.S. 6 pages. Sandy Spring to Alexandria. Stabler gives Washington advice on crops, soils, fertilizers and other agrarian areas of interest.","Hooff congratulates Washington on buying a farm, Cloveread, for five hundred dollars.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Mrs. Corcoran wishes to buy a lot in Georgetown formerly owned by the addressee's grandfather ... it is supposed that the addressee is the proper heir and the one to sell the property ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Henry Augustine writes to his father about legal and financial matters. Henry Augustine Washington (1820-1858) and Lawrence Washington (1791-1875) were distant relatives of George Washington. Both paternal family lines trace back to John Washington (1632-1677).","A.L.S. 4 pages. Audley. A short commentary on the weather and season. She then records for her brother a short but graphic description of Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and his making GW's Bust. \"I wish I could give you all the information you desire in regard to Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon. I was only six years old at that time, and perhaps have not retained any recollection of Houdon and his visit had I not seen the General as I supposed, dead, and laid out on a large table coverd with a sheet. I was passing the white servants Hall and saw as I thought the corpse of one considered my Father, I went in, and found the General extended on his back on a large table, a sheet over him, except his face, on which Houdon was engaged in putting on plaster to form the cast. Quills were in the nostrills. I was very much alarmed until I was told that it was a bust, a likeness of the General, and would not injure him. This is all I recollect.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Greenwood to Alexandria. Writes his brother family news--bad weather--killed some of C.A.W.'s sheep for fear of their starvation--feared to lose them all--Aunt [Frances] [?] is said by some to be going to marry Bushrod [Corbin ?] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked by hand \"Brucetown Va Decb. 6th,.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. F. Washington, Jr.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Baton Rouge. SummaryAlthough he has never met her, he has long admired her character and virtues as reported by various individuals--knows Col. and Mrs. Butler [E.G.W. Butler and Frances Parke Lewis Butler] very well--they are visiting him now and are in good health--hears that \"notwithstanding you had readhed an age that but few attain, you enjoyed and was blessed with unusual good health ...\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Mary Peter to give him a general power of attorney ... authorizes him to sell a slave and his family if possible and to collect debts due her ... family business ... political matters discussed ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Middleway to Berryville. Sends poem that he promised [on Z. Taylor]--if she likes it, send [Taylor] a copy. [Poem is enclosed, entitled \"The Crisis, To Gen: Zachary Taylor, President of the United States\"]. Autograph letter signed, cover with later docket \"Poem to Taylor and letter, 1850,\" laminated.","A.N.S. 1 page. Note for the bank to pay Mr. Washington the sum of $754.40 as the executor of General Washington's will and against the estate of Mrs. Peter.","A.N.S. 1 page. To Mr. A. Scott, the Cedars. Acceptance of a dinner invitation. Autograph note signed, with envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Appoints him her general attorney to attend to all her business affairs ... confirms any action he has taken already ...","A.L.S. 3 pages. Scolds him for not writing--is afraid he is ill--advises him to take a wife, so he won't be so lonely at Welllington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","Printed membership certificate for C.L.W. Butler for the donation of five dollars to the Washington National Monument Society.","Printed certificate filled in for Mrs. Albert Goodyear for her donation of a dollar to the Washington National Monument Society.","A.L.S. 1 page. Baltimore to Audley. Upon examining Genl. [Zachary] Taylor's papers, came across letter to her without an address--encloses it to her--Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Bliss overcome by their bereavement [Taylor's death] [Bliss was Taylor's son-in-law].  Autograph letter signed, cover, postmarked \"Baltimore Md. [ ] 17,\" stamped with early 5 cent stamp, watermark.","John A. Washington 1st statement of transfer of bonds by Mrs. Henderson to G. A. Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Encloses a letter by George Washington in compliance with a promise he gave.","Harrison writes about the possible sale of Mount Vernon to the United States, \"I wish you may succeed in making an even track with the government- Mt. Vernon ought to belong to the nation, in these disunion times- I think it wd. Have a wholesome influence - everything shd be done to perpetuate the memory of that great and good man GEORGE WASHINGTON…\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends a profile of Washington.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Expresses thanks for the books sent. Asks a favor in regards to Mr. Felton.","Bill for twelve hundred and fifty dollars. Autograph bill signed, Washington.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Description of an Early Visit to Mount. Vernon, with a group of Washingtonians including the 94 year old Mrs. Alexander Hamilton. Lengthy description of life in the Federal City and impressions of important political figures: Pres. Fillmore, Daniel Webster.","W.B. Whitehead write from Suffolk to John Augustine Washington at Mount Vernon concerning Gen. Washington's estate and a past debt. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, integral address with a Suffolk postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlee. Conveys appreciation of a Washington County agricultural group for use of Mr. W-n's dynamometer at a recent ploughing match ... discusses plows, agriculture, etc ... Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. \"I rec. yours of Oct 22nd, and as you request I send you a statement of the acct. between Hammerly and myself.\"","Autograph letter signed. Brown writes about selling some of John Augustine's lands. On the back of the letter, he asks if the remains of George Washington's old coffin still in the old vault at Mount Vernon. If so, Brown, writes, he can identify the pieces and place them at the National Institute for \"more perfect preservation.\"","One receipt from the Alexandria Post Office for postage, $2.24. Four envelopes addressed to John Augustine Washington III.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Fort Washington. Concerning the expected delivery of a \"box of Game and Fish.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","Although he cannot visit Mount Vernon when he is in Washington DC, Corcoran asked to see John Augustine Washington in Washington \"and talk about the matter in a much more satisfactory manner than it could be conducted in a correspondence…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington to Philadelphia. Randolph, a Quaker, writes his mother that he visited Mount Vernon \"and was much disappointed to find the natural beauties of the place such that all the neglect of owners and trespassing of strangers for half a century have only been able to impair but not ... destroy them.\" Comments on huts of negros. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Personal, family letter. Sorry her letter to her at Mount Vernon will be missed since she left to go \"over the Ridge\" early.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington House to Bellair. Information on portraits of G.W.'s family--\"It is certain there is no portrait extinct of Augustine, the Father of the Chief, nor does there exist one of his illustrious mother, such is the result of my researches and enquiries of more than half a century - John was the favorite Brother, a magnificent man and most resembling the Chief of all the brothers. Mrs. Lewis the only Sister, whom I very well remember, was the most majestic and imposing looking female I ever beheld, and was dearly beloved by the Great Man. - There is a good portrait of her. Samuel was tall, but not so stout, while Charles was a very large man without anything remarkable about him,\"--cannot help him further in obtaining information on portraits of the family, but suggests asking in Stafford, Westmoreland and Northumberland--the absurdity of the belief that G.W. was born in England. Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, torn, postmarked \"Alexandria Va. Aug. 7,\" with a 3 cent stamp, bearing George Washington's picture, laminated.","A.D. 5 pages. A friend of Nelly Custis Lewis for 58 years, Gibson writes a draft of her memories of Lewis and her relationship with the Washingtons. Martha Washington, her grandmother, implanted \"in her mind pure and sound principles\" for Nelly's life. Comments on Nelly's beauty, charms, the strength she rec'd from religion and political persuasion. Autograph manuscript, draft.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Augustine, I send you the above check for $100 which I recd. Of Davis - you will please give Hamerly cr. For the same - Yrs. Truly, H.T. Harrison.\"","A.D. 1 page. \"For C.A. Conrad and L. Lewis Conrad - Letters from their Grandmother Lewis' Father (their Great Grandfather John Parke Custis) to Genl Washington.\" Autograph document, docketed \"E.M. Lewis Sepr. 21st 1852.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Arlington House to New York. Congratulations on the completion of his work, and predicts a 2nd edition for it soon -- approves his prospectus of a field book of the Second War of Independence -- has just completed his four Revolutionary Battles and is working on his Magnus opus, Surrender of Yorktown painting -- describes it -- has a new studio fitted up in So. wing, where Mr. Stearns made copy of originals of Col. and Mrs. Washington -- Barnum's new pictorial magazine to rival Harper's--wants pictures in collection [at Arlington] preserved by engravings in his lifetime--would like Harper's to commission Lossing to do this--mentions \"Washington in 1772 Mrs. W. in 1759, Mr. Custis by ... Pine in 1785 ... the magnificent picture of Col. Parke by Sir Godfrey Kneller etc etc.\"--will send him paper on \"Levies and Drawing Rooms of the First President.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked \"Alexandria Va., Dec. 30,\" early 3 cent stamp with George Washington's portrait, laminated.  Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L. 4 pages. Draft, Recipient of nomination declines as he intends to support Gen. Winfield Scott and the Whigs ... nomination made by the American National Convention (Know-Nothing Party)... Date on original catalog card appears [1852]. It has been suggested that the nominee was George Corbin Washington, a member of Congress from MD.","Autograph letter signed. Jane writes to her son about Clark Mills's proposed statue of Washington, \"which out government has at this late but fortunate time, determined on having.\" She also asks her granddaughter Louisa to write about her acquaintance with Washington Irving.","A.D.S. 1 page. Certifies that Lossing has been engaged for several days in making drawings of the Washington Treasures at Arlington House and has made \"spirited and faithful sketches\" of these and other superior works of art there. Autograph document signed, fragment.","A.L.S. GWPC discusses Lossings proposed article on Mount Vernon for Harper's magazine.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Dusseldorf on the Rhine. Sends a bottle of cologne as an expression of thanks for receiving \"a stranger\" as a guest at Mount Vernon.","Letter from Jane C. Washington to her son that she learned of the conditional sale of Mount Vernon to a company from the newspapers. She expresses her hope that, if the estate cannot stay in the family, that it may become \"the honored and cherished property of the United States Government.\" At the end of the letter, Jane adds that she is \"Earnestly praying my beloved son that you may in all things and at all times, be guided by Divine Wisdom.\"\n  \nJane and her son Richard plan to visit John Augustine in a few days. They will take the Canal Boat at Harpers Ferry to Georgetown, and then proceed to Alexandria where they will spend the night. She looks forward to enjoying the scenery along the Potomac.\n  \nJane also mentions that Washington Irving is still at John Pendleton Kennedy's place and relates news some of Irving's travels. Irving had visited Mount Vernon in early 1853. Jane was pleased to see Irving join in her church's communion service last Sunday.","A.D.S. 1 page and survey drawing. Survey of 200 acres at Mount Vernon (land eventually sold to the MVLA) showing public road and wharf and delineating a 1/2 acre square around the tomb.","Autograph letter signed with envelope. Jane congratulates John Augustine and his wife Nelly on the birth of their son Lawrence Washington. She also writes about the murder of her relative, Thomas Blackburn. Blackburn was fatally stabbed by another student while a cadet at VMI in Lexington.","Printed letter, 1 page. Invitation, probably to John Augustine Washington III to participate in the Washington birthday commemorations held by the New York Order  of United Americans. W.W. Osborn, Chairman, and Charles E. Gildersleve, secretary.","A.L.S. 6 pages. Hasn't heard from GWPC in long time--thanks Custis for offering the \"Alpha and Omega\" flags to the gov't--mentions having seen a \"professed original painting\" of GWashington at office of the \"Albion\" supposedly done by Sharples--eyes are a deep hazel instead of \"Being the clear blue of the chief\"--thinks mistake could have been made in copying--relates incident of Benj. Winthrop saving a portrait of Frederick the Great from destruction at the home of Mr. Monroe (President's son)--exhibition at National Academy of Design features two pictures of George Washington by Stearns--one in his retirement at Mount Vernon and One Death Bed Scene.","Thomas sends a letter of Jared Sparks (not present), and mentions \"My father being the surviving executor of Judge Washington, at his death all executional power over that estate ceased, and for the purpose of setting up the estate it will be necessary for an administrator, with the will annexed to be appointed in your county. He also mentions that John Augustine's son is the first male to be born at Mt. Vernon \"… to any of the proprietors bearing the name of the first Washington who owned the place… and you intend calling him Lawrence… the most appropriate name…\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Georgetown. Gives the pedigree of one Peter Grayson Washington whose father was the nephew of \"old Lund Washington of Hayfield\" ... Peter W-n is supposed to have a gold-headed cane with Washington's coat of arms ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Georgetown. Recounting the funeral of George Corbin Washington.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Will send his large painting of the Surrender of Yorktown to the City Hall to hang.","Letter written by Jane C. Washington from Blakely near Charlestown, West Virginia a few months before her death to her son John Augustine Washington III. Jane tells John she was \"much interested and amused at your correspondence with the Richmond and Manchester Ladies. They no doubt are inspired by sincere and noble feelings of admiration and gratitude to the truly great and good Father of his Country, called forth and appointed by providence as such. His memory will be best preserved and handed down to posterity by the Constitution which he labored to build up and which I devoutly pray may ever be sustained by successive generations. Let dear old Mount Vernon continue forever, if it pleases an all wise providence, in the Washington family and name.\" Jane adds \"I am not very well and fear I am becoming a confirmed Dispeptic, looking as yellow and shrivled as an old cucumber.\"","A.D.S. 4 pages. Minutes from the meeting of the \"visitors  of the Potomac Pavilion.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Philadelphia. My dear Steinberger, my kinsman our friend John Alexander is about to visit the Pacific as flag Lieutenant of Admiral Bruce the newly appointed commander of the fleet. As is the fortune of war it may happen that he shall be in your neighborhood. I have thought it best to give him this introduction to you. Note on another page reads \"Genl. Washington Five letters receved back from my friend Dr. A.L. Elwyn after publication in Minutes, Phila. (?) Jany. 4, 1854.\"","D. 4 pages. Will of George Washington Parke Custis. Bequeaths to daughter Mary Anna Randolph Lee use of his Arlington House estate and other lands, furniture, plate, etc. during her lifetime--on her death, to eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee--$10,000 to each of granddaughters--to W.H.F. Lee, White House estate--to R.E. Lee [Jr.] plantation in King William--other lands to be sold to pay legacies to granddaughters--lot in Washington to Col. Lee--family plate to be divided among grandchildren, \"but the Mt. Vernon Plate altogether, and every Article I posses relating to Washington, that came from Mt. Vernon, is to remain with my Daughter at Arlington House during said Daughter's life, and at her death, to go to my eldest grandson, George Washington Custis Lee and to descend from him entire and unchanged to my latest posterity.\"--emancipation of his slaves \"in such manner as to my Executors may seem most expedient and proper.\"  Appoints as executors Robert Edward Lee, Robert Lee Randolph of Eastern View, Rt. Rev. Bish. Meade, and George Washington Peter. Document, in hand of [Mary Custis Lee ?,] docketed \"The Last will and Testament of George W. P. Custis Made and Executed the 26th March 1855,\" and endorsed \"Arlington 5 Dec. 1857, A true copy from the original in my possesion. [signed] R.E. Lee, Col. U.S.A.\"","Autograph letter signed \"Jean C. Washington.\" Jane writes to her son that an enslaved man named George has died. \"He was very much reduced, not being able for some time to retian any nourishment. He was delirious, but never violent or ungovernable: fancying he saw lovely angel children near him - and when I read to him, was calm, and apparently pleased, tho' he seldom spoke.\" She adds, \"I shall miss him very much, he was a faithful and affectionate servant - and in traveling watchful and attentive to my comfort.\" She had intended to send for Reverend Charles E. Ambler of Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town for George's funeral, but \"Mary Jane preferred 'Solomon,'\" a Baptist preacher.","Recommends that Rogers try to get his play performed on the New York Stage. He asks Rogers help. Custis feelds that it will be a successful drama. He reports that his health is as it was and his spirits are very much depressed.","Autograph letter signed by prominent Chicago machinery producer J. S. Wright. He writes to John Augustine with condolences on the death of his mother, Jane C. Washington. He writes that his mother and John Augustine's were alike: \"Both were eminently kind. Religion made both cheerful, animated, companionable... we have known \u0026 tried a Mother's love.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Discusses Custis' comments on paintings by Wertmüller and Luetze. Mentions Lossing's desire to annotate and illustrate GWPC's Recollections.","A.L.S. 1 page. Near Onancock. Received L.W.W.'s letter offering birth place and burial ground of \"the Father's Family\" to [Va.] on condition \"that it shall be kept sacred.\"--asks him to say so to the legislature after inauguration--'If the Legislature won't, I will take the responsibility.\" Autograph letter signed, docketed.Name on original manuscript appears as \"Henry A. Wise.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerns Everett's research on George Washington's library.","A.L.S. 1 page. Richmond. Now that Wakefield is to be cared for by Va., he proposes that the family burial plot and the spot on which stood the house in which GW was born he presented to Va. ... these had formerly been reserved by the family when the land was sold by George Corbin W-n to John Gray ...","Printed invitation with envelope. \"First Annual Washington Festival of Henry Clay Chapter ... at the National Hotel, Detroit ... to join in celebrating the Birthday of the immortal Washington.\" Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Custis writes about the model of the Bastille and its history in the Washington family.","Printed Certificate, certified by John A. Washington and witnessed by W. B. Magruder, Mayor of Washington, stating that the series of Lithographs advertised, are framed with wood cut from trees grown at Mount Vernon. It is also certified that Mr. James Crutchett is exclusive agent for this timber.","Small printed broadside by H. Barnes of Boston, Ma. Engraving of MV and GW, engraved by American BANK Note Co. with certification by John A. Washington, III that James Crutchett has all rights to Mount Vernon Timber.","Sparks reports that he shipped Eyre's Washington Letters explaining that he obtained the copies of the letters from her father. He claims to have never seen the originals and mentions that a service called \"Adam's Express\" was hired to ship the package.","Copy of will, Mrs. Frances Dandridge Henley Lear, third wife of Tobias Lear, of the city of Washington. Devisees include Louisa Lincoln Lear, Elizabeth and Fanny Lear Hawley. The forman to receive a miniature of George Washington with hair enclosed presented to Tobias Lear by Martha Washington. Jewelry, silver, books, furniture.","Letter to his new steward about affairs on his estates -- poor condition of his negroes -- has had many complaints about their treatment -- \"to get the negroes comfortably housed, \u0026 provided with clothes and blankets will be the first of acts of your administration\" -- he knows nothing of what goes on on his estate -- settlement with Rail Road -- they have only the right away through the White House on the Pamunkey plantation, anything else must be paid for. Autograph letter signed, laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. Washington has been appointed an aide on the Governor's staff ... encloses copy of a ltr. from George Washington to Col. John Cropper ... [Writings show several ltrs. from GW to Cropper].","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office, Richmond. Appointed aide-de-camp with brevet rank of Col. of Cavalry ... signed by Wm. H. Richardson ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Alexandria. Writes for Eleanor Love Washington who is still weak but recovering well. Hopes she will be able to return to Mount Vernon in a few days. Date on original catalog card appears [1857] April 17.","A.L.S. 1 page. Arlington House. Receives large amt. of correspondence re: G Washington ... \"cutting up fragments from old letters and accounts some of 1760, or nearly an hundred years ago, to supply the call for Anything ... of his venerated hands\" ... encloses a 1772 account with GW autograph as a relic for the Tri Mont Society] ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"George W. P. Custis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Waverly. Sends letter of Mrs. M.W. as \"a fit accompaniment-to one of G.W.'s sent earlier--her virtues. Autograph letter signed, separate cover, \"Mrs. R. E. Lee\", scribbled across cover. (A Note by Varina Jefferson Davis (undated) is filed with this statement of Authenticity).","Autograph letter, signed. Rembrandt Peale, known for his 'porthole portraits' of George Washington, recalls his father painting the earliest known image of Washington in 1772 as well as a miniature he painted for Martha Washington.","Certificate of authentication of a cane and spy glass possessed by N. H. Washington. An accompanying envelope further describes the spy glass's provenance from George Washington --N. H. Washington -- presented to William L. Yancey of Alabama -- given to Jefferson Davis, the piece was taken off of a British soldier who expired at Germantown during the Revolutionary War. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel; autograph note on envelope.","A.L.S. 1 page. Regrets not having been able to go with K. to Louisville. \"Courage was not wanting, but strength was.\" Date on original catalog card appears [1857] Sept. 4. GWPC died on Oct. 10 of this year.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Philadelphia. Thomas is writing to an unknown person offering to sell a silver salt cellar which once belonged to Martha Washington. The salt cellar is fully described.","A.L.S. 2 1/2 pages. Charlestown to Mount Vernon. Alexander tells of his problems with draft notes and the Lucas'. He advises John to wait before selling his land. $0.03 stamp on address leaf.","D. 12 pages. A lengthy memoir of Rembrandt Peale's involvement with W-n portraiture, beginning with his 3 sittings from life in Phila. in 1795 and recounting his self-described life-long \"obsession\" to create a perfect portrait of W-n. Describes evolution of his various styles of treating his subj: equestrian, porthole, etc. Includes criticism of other painters, anecdotes of George Washington, etc. May be a partial text of his lecture on the subject, see \"Eisen\", vol. 2.","General Orders, 1 page. Ordered to report to Richmond on Feb. 22 for Celebration of the elevating of Equestrian Statue of George Washington ... specifies uniform to be worn ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Uniform of Col. of Cavalry on Gov. staff same as that of U.S. Army ... may wear sword he mentioned ...","A.L.S. 4 pages. Letter concerning the donation of George Washington's birthplace and the Washington family burial grounds at Pope's Creek Plantation. Lewis W. Washington donated the land to the state of Virginia. Here Lewis writes Beale, state senator of Virginia, that Mr. John E. Wilson, the owner of the surrounding land, should be consulted. The donated land is \"... situated in the heart of [Wilson's] arable fields ...\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. Claymont. Re: Wakefield and the family burial plot to be turned over to Va ... has written to Gov. Wise inviting him to visit Wakefield to make arrangements for memorials etc ... invites Col. W-n to come also ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lewis.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Adjutant General's office. Orders to report to Richmond in full uniform for ceremonies on July 5 ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive deparment, Richmond. Requests a formal deed of tender of GW's Birthplace to the state of Va. so that the state may maintain its right-of-way to the birthplace and burial grounds ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Says he has been requested by Harpers magazine to write an article on Mount Vernon since it has become a place of interest to the American people. Would he welcome a visit by Lossing to Mount Vernon?","A.L.S. 1 page. Executive department, Richmond. Re: Wakefield ... acknowledges receipt of letter enclosing deed to Wakefield.","A.L.S. and envelope. Everett writes concerning a speaking engagement about George Washington in Northbridgewater, Boston.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the publication of her father's \"Recollections\"- they will split the profits. \"Its success may materially aid us in continuing the hospitalities of this old and much frequented mansion.\"","D. 1 page. $100 receipt for Edward Everett for speaking engagement at North Bridgewater from Peabody Treasurer.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Arlington. Regrets that their mutually edited book, \"Recollections of Washington,\" by GWPC cannot be published more quickly.","Autograph letter signed. Warrenton. Shackleford writes to accept Augustine's offer for the purchase of two enslaved boys named Bob and Armistead for $1200 each.","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" sending a note via Louisa and a servant to ask Ned to call on him. Verso is a recipe. Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Arlington. [Regarding publication of her father's Memoirs] Sends by Col. [R.E.] Lee her \"Memoir\" and other papers--also all letters between G.W. and her grandfather [J.P. Custis]--\"I only suggest that if you publish the will of my ancestor it may be as well to omit for the sake of our Northern readers the names of all the slaves mentioned in the legacies.\"--sends him an engraving of Mrs. W. and a daguerre of Mrs. Lewis--title page to have title her father put to his work--hopes the work [G.W.P. Custis's Recollections] will come out shortly--will try to find the speech on the overthrow of Napoleon for Lossing--doesn't care for more mention of her name in title page than is there at present. Name on original manuscript appears as \"M. C. Lee.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Letter concerns his painting, \"The Home of Washington.\" In his letter, he asks Lossing, a fellow artist, advice in finding who were the members of the Washington household in August 1784 during Layfayette's first visit to Mt Vernon. He wants to include them in his painting along with G. Washington, and Gen. Layfayette on the piazza at Mt. Vernon.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sorry for delay in sending inscription on bust of Necker--copied it long ago, but forgot to forward it--\"The Bust stands where it was placed by Washington himself.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\" [At top of paper is transcript of inscription on bust of Necker].","John A. Washington III writes to \"Dear Ned\" regarding the purchase of horses, cattle, and investments in cattle and guano. Also plans to call upon Turner with \"Farmer\" Jefferson in tow and \"take him captive\" and \"pick you up and bring you both down with me -- so hold youself in readiness.\" Autograph letter, signed.","Includes negotiations for purchase of negro boy that was delayed. Instructs West to make a strong box for sending plows to Waveland and to mend the windows of the hot beds.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Sends her a Sago palm -- the one owned by George Washington is to go to the Ladies Association and another to go with him to Fauquier.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Paid Mr. Bennett for him and sends receipt--\"Your proposition to enclose the other papers I loaned you to Mrs. Lee of Arlington is perfectly satisfactory to me\"--cannot comply with his request to leave plan of Pohick in his keeping. Autograph letter signed, on lined paper. Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. John Augustine Washington writes from Mount Vernon responding to a 12 September dispatch from G.R.H. Hughes. Washington inquires about the status of financial and legal matters, especially in relation to \"my money attached by Ogden in the Marine Bank.\" He directs Hughes to \"direct our interests, and if necessary, employ the best Counsel you can get to assist you. If the case goes against us in the Illinois State Courts, can we throw it into the Federal Courts and how long can we keep it open? ... Believing we are right and have been badly treated by Mr. Ogden, we are disposed to fight it out.\" Based on the docketing on the reverse, this appears to be Washington's file copy.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Mrs. W-n ill after leaving Old Point Comfort ... now that her recovery is under way he writes for his wife ... refers to \"good old times at Wellington\" ... nicely settled at Waverly ...","Measured drawing marked \"No. 2\" of the Mount Vernon wharf ... plan drawn by M.C. Meigs, Capt. U.S. Engineer ... \"4 Oct. Sup foot or $2800\" ...\"Recommended for adoption the front of the Wharf being made parallel to the thread of the Stream.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon. Returning from Norfolk where he met with an assemblage of the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Encloses money for taxes for land. Other personal business.","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter signed, envelope. Date on original catalog card appears [1859] November 27.Name on original manuscript appears as \"W. Munford.\" Covering ltr. for General orders to serve on general staff ... [See also General Orders #13 of same date].","General Orders, 1 page, Copy. Assigned a Voluntary Aide on the General Staff. Head Quarters Charlestown. [See also Munford to W-n of the same date].","Located with items pertaining to the estate of Aaron Leggett. Letterhead at top of page reads \"Leather Manufacturers Bank, New York\". Letter mentions parcels of land, cattle, and sheep.","A.L.S. 2 pages. New York. Re: papers sent to him at West Point \u0026 concealed in a secret drawer during his absence ... recently found by accident ... mentions W-n's ordeal at Harpers Ferry ...","A.L.S. 1 page. Mount Vernon to Richmond. Introduces friend and kinsman Charles A. Washington who visits Richmond to attend his brother, Major [Francis?] Washington, who is ill there. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, on lined paper, directed \"to introduce Charles A. Washington Esqr.\"Name on original manuscript appears as \"John A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mentioning a possible pleasure excursion to Mount Vernon.","Letter mentions Aaron Leggett, Mt. Vernon, and Accotink.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding the bay horse Ned took care of for him -- \"I send Toby down for him, and unless you have use for him will ask the favour of you to send him up to me.  Bob and Mr. Shinker(?) will be here on Friday. I would be pretty pleased if you would ride up with them.\" Autograph letter, signed.","A.L.S. 1 page. Dear Sir, We send to you all Mrs. Powel's papers which we find. We have not opened packages or read letters. If you find anything that should [ ] in the hands of W Birde [ ] you will please return them to us. The Washington letters were found among the Tilghman papers and returned to us by W. Tilghman for you. Very truly Sincerely, Alice K. Price.  Autograph letter signed, + 1 envelope.","In account with James McEvan, Dr.","A.D. 1 page. Chas. Johnson Treas. In account with Mount Vernon Association. MVLA's account including charges for excursion tickets, board and lodging, oilcloth and gilding, advertising, and mending pipe frame.","Orders. D.S. 1 page. West Point, NY. Acknowledgment of Lewis W. W-n's gift to the Adademy of a report by General Nathaniel Green to General George Washington ...","Autograph letter signed. Beall-Air. Lewis writes to his cousin John Augustine that he is \"committing matrimony at Clover Lea with our sweet cousin Ella Bassett.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. New York. Declines invitation to attend his wedding.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The traitorous devils are still hoping to \"drag\" our glorious old Kentucky at the heels of [?] South Carolina but they will fail. They will make every effort to dragoon the legislature into Revolution but we shall meet them at every point ...\" Clerk's Office of the Court of Appeals.","John A. Washington III writes to \"dear Ned\", regarding church matters (\"Yesterday evening I heard from Bishop Meade -- He will not ordain Mr. Baker before his set time and makes no positive promise of lettig us have him then.\") and meeting in the future (\"It may be better to have the meeting next week, as it will give me time to hear form Warrenton as to the title of Walshs's property and whether James will allow time on the purchase money\"). Autograph letter, signed.","A list of property, including enslaved persons, reported to be taken by the 16th New York Regiment from John Augustine Washington III's farm near Mount Vernon. Although John Augustine sold the Mount Vernon mansion and grounds to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858, he retained property in the surrounding area. The list of slaves includes Jim Mitchell and Edmund Parker, who were later employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and Gabriel Johnson, who had escaped in 1845 and been held at Bruin's Slave Jail. ","A note and blind stamp on the fourth page indicate the list was received by R.H. Donavan of the Fauquier County Court on 19 April 1889.","Letter from lawyer George R. H. Hughes, Chicago, to John Augustine Washington III informing him that his investments in Chicago real estate and bonds have not been successful. His previous letters to John Augustine have been unanswered, and Hughes writes that bond prices are \"ruinous\" in the present crisis and the best he can hope to realize for John Augustine is $37,500. ","Hughes discusses the market in detail, warning John Augustine, \"I have no idea that you will be able to get your money back the way things are going here, for five or ten years, and then prices would have to double to enable you to get back your outlay with interest.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Huntersville. John writes from camp with General Lee where he is an aide - de - camp. He says his overseer \"informs me of the destruction of my property at Mount Vernon ...\" No address leaf.","C.S. Edwards writes to his wife about his visit to Mount Vernon and dinner in the mansion study during the Civil War. Includes envelope.","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 1 Oct. 1861.\" Typescript copy with letter head \"The Lincoln Library Shippensburg, PA.\"","Philadelphia to Alexandria. Tabb inquires into the operations of Washington's farm. Discusses the move from Mount Vernon.","Two letters, Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2 pages. John Campbell to Mehitable Ward. Letter describes \"heavy silverplated dinner plates that belonged to George Washington. A.L.S. 1 page. George Devereux to Mehitable Ward. George Devereux writes a thank you upon receiving daguerrotype of her recently deceased son.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Woodlawn. Letter addressed to \"Dear Sister\" with a description of Woodlawn plantation in 1863. Torn into two pieces at the fold.","Bradley writes to Bull about his visit to Mount Vernon during the Civil War.","D. 3 pages. Silliman, an American chemist and geologist, quotes from a letter of John Struthers (sculptor of George Washington's sacrophagus) describing the transfer of George Washington's remains from the new tomb vault into the marble sacrophagus in October, 1837.","Currency paper. Value 50 cents. Issued by the Confederate States of America.","A.L.S. 1 page. Boston. Has tried to deliver a breast pin containing hair of George Washington ... will Parker please call for it ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Note reads \"Washington was the greatest of good men and the best of great men. Edward Everett, Boston 10 Dec. 1864.\"","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","A.D.S. 7 pages. Description of a tour of the Mansion and grounds with fellow soldiers from Sherman's Army of the Tennessee.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Collection of nine letters. Oberly writes his fiance, Maria Woodford, about his experiences in and around Washington, DC. One very detailed letter tells of a visit to Mount Vernon. Oberly served as an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War.","Lexington. Lee acknowledges receipt of three articles that were removed from the Custis House (Arlington) during the Civil War and sent back to him by Hedden. Lee grants Hedden's request for the satin engraving of George Washington drawn by Dr. Charles Buxton. This letter of thanks accompanies the return of the picture to Hedden. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, with envelope.","New York. Hedden acknowledges receipt of Lee's letter and a satin engraving of George Washington by Dr. Charles Buxton. The engraving belonged to the Custis family when it was removed from Arlington House by Union troops. See Lee letter of March 23, 1866 [RM-837; MS-5287]. Engraving owned by MVLA [W-2796]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Indenture. D. 1 page (in 2 pieces). Conveys 100 acres of land known as the Montery Estate, Clark Co., Va. to L.H.L.D. Lewis for $2,500.00. Contains a primisory note for that amount.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Lexington. Apparently written to an editor or publisher regarding the publication of a book on the Custis family. She discusses illustrations of her grandfather John Parke Custis and Martha Parke Custis, both children of Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. She doubts the success of such a book \"though it may be appreciated when passion and violence shall have ceased in the land -\".","Print advertisement, \"Interesting National Picture. Washington and his Generals, Drawn and Engraved by A.H. Ritchie.\" Published by Ritchie and Co. includes opinions of the press.","Typescript copy of a document certifying the provenance of the sword. Signed G.W. Lewis, Judge of Westmoreland Co Virginia.","A.D.S. 1 page. Autograph document signed, \"New Books.\" Provenance material for Martha Washington's breast pin, earrings; silver scraper used by Washington during his last illness.","Notebook or journal titled \"A Visti to Mount Vernon, May 17th 1872 Isaac P. Noyes. Washington D.C. \"S.G.O.\" 1872\"  Autograph document, 50 pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Near Fish Haul, King William County, Virginia. Concerns some paintings she is having cleaned and repaired ... only other person to work on them was Volkmar, \"who was considered the best repairer in this country\" ...","A.L.S. 2 pages. Executive Mansion, Washinton D.C. Luckey was a personal secretary to Ulysses Grant. Discusses the transfer of \"swords, etc.\" to the Association. He can come pick them up.","D. 1 page. Bound in sum of $15,000 and appointed Special Commissioners by the Court to sell the Beall Air farm and/or real estate.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Dear Sir, My Aunt [ ] has given me to send to you the parcel of Genl. Washington's Letters of which you were inquiring and which have been in my grandfathers possession. How shall I send them to you?\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked.","Manuscript account entitled \"An excursion by steamboat on the Potomac\" by Harry Chapman Westbay of Monett, Missouri. It describes the steamer leaving Washington City and traveling down the Potomac to Mount Vernon. Westbay describes being given a tour of Washington's tomb and mansion by Col. J. McHenry Collingsworth, superindendent of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. He writes that visiors are \"at liberty to walk a round the grounds and through the houses.\"","Accompanied by six manuscripts and notes. Documents provenance of George and Martha Washington's hair given by Martha Washington to Mrs. Oliver Wolcott upon Washington's retirement from the presidency in 1797. Names include: Jane Conrad Wolcott, Olivia Wolcott, Oliver S. Wolcott. Hair in Mount Vernon Ladies Association Collection.","Letter from Don Diego Gardoqui to George Washington, copied by the State Department in 1881. According to corresponding notes, the copy was made from a copy in the hand of Bushrod Washington. The original letter sent in 1787 accompanied the gift of a 4-volume Spanish edition of Don Quixote for Washington's library.","Baltimore, Provenance pertaining to the Washington sword willed to George Lewis.","A series of letters from Fannie Washington Finch (also spelled Fanny), great-grandniece of George Washington, to Mary Claflin, wife of Governor William Claflin, regarding the sale of Washington family items. Fannie writes that she is reluctant to sell the family heirlooms but must because of her \"pecuniary condition.\" Included in the letters is a list of items being sold, including a silver pitcher, coffee pot, mugs, tumblers, ladle, tablespoons, salts, sugar bowl, cream pots, glass water bottles, glass tumblers, glass goblets, glass dessert dish, snuff box presented by Thomas Lord Fairfax to General Washington, 4 wine marks owned by George Washington, a large bed quilt made from dresses worn by Martha Washington, 2 silver plated sauce dishes, miscellaneous chinaware, and an engraved plate of Col. William Augustine Washington.","Included with the letters is a manuscript \"Extracts from newspapers, relating to Mrs Finch - great-grand niece of George Washington,\" genealogical information, lists of household goods, and an 1891 newsclipping about Fanny Washington Finch.","A.L.S. 7 pages. History of the blade worn by the \"Father of Our Country\" written by Ellshaw.","Provenance document, A.D.S. 1 page. Letter explaining the provenance of many of the George Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Powel correspondence. Marked \"Keep. Private to my brothers, not to be shown in Public.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"I delivered today the parcel of Washington's letters to your mother, and was very glad to have them pass into the custody of the rightful owner.\" Autograph letter signed, 1 envelope postmarked w/stamp.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Bergen Point, N.J. Inquires after information on a Washington chair. Her friend told her the story and provenance of the chair but she is not certain her memory is correct and would like reaffirmation.","Brief description of mansion and Washington's daily habits, Gen. Washington's bedroom, recounting of silver dollar myth. Manuscript signed by Pierce.Date on original catalog card appears as c1885.","Invitation to the Centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration, for Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Keyser. Engraved invitation includes list of Committee members and card listing events.","List of relics exhibits of celebration of 100th anniversary of inauguration of George Washington.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Relating to the Papers of General Washington. Autograph letter, copy. Date on original catalog card appears [1889]. Provenance information transferred from the Curatorial files.","Autograph letter signed, accompanies book George Washington and Mount Vernon, Long Island Historical Society publication of William Pearce letters edited by Conway RL-4467.","Copy of a letter made by Mary Powel, letter between Tobias Lear and Samuel Powel, March 9, 1797. Provenance of objects belonging to General Washington, now under ownership at the Pennsylvania His. Soc.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Bernard Carter and Sons, Baltimore. Attorneys at Law. Settiling the estate of Barton Harris and giving him what is owed back to him.","Typescript court document. \"Shereas Hortense H. McIntire, by William W. McIntire, her husband and next friend, and Elizabeth H.K. Richardson, by John S. Richardson, Junior, her husband and next friend, as next of kin of Chapin Barton Monroe Harris, late of Baltimore City, deceased, heretofore filed a caveat in th eOrphans Court of Baltimore City against Edmund Law Rogers, claiming to be executor of said Harris, under a paper writing alleged to be last will of said Harris and which had been admitted to probate in said Orphans Court, alleging among othe rthings that said paper writing was not the last will and testament of said Harris...\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Letter of provenance. Autograph letter signed, signatures of both Mary E. Powel and Samuel Powel. The following mementos of Geo. Washington are in my possession. Two small oval mirrors and two gilded silver brackets belonging w/the mirrors with the decoration [ ] - in bad repair. His breakfast cup - M.E.P. Custis gave it to my father ...\".","Bushrod Corbin Washington II writes about real estate for a possible shoe factory in Charlestown, West Virginia.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Regarding the Washington shaving table.","Edward Downes Law writes to his cousin, Edmund Law Rogers, Baltimore, regarding his receipt of a copy of a letter written by George Washington. He also discusses his shared frustrations with the recent biography on Roger's grandfather--Thomas Law--and the constant inaccuracies by authors. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages with envelope.","Autograph letter signed, S.F. Smith. Manuscript copy of the hymn \"America.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance letter. \"We understand thoroughly what your wishes are in respect to the kind of showcase required to cover the \"Plateau\" as quote same as follows ...\"","Letter from Tiffany and Co. assuring Miss Lewis of the whereabouts of George Washington's sword.","News clipping, provenance document. Covers very briefly Houdon's visit to Mt. Vernon and the Houdon bust. Printed document. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Concerning the Houdon Bust and how it came to be at Mount Vernon. Provenance information transferred from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. Letter to Mr. Harrison from Sarah Yeates Whelen concerning Louis XVI carpet.","D. 2 pages. Provenance document. Description of the carpet given to George Washington ordered by Louis XVI.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Provenance document. To \"Dear Ladies.\" She is sending a small patchwork quilt, Mrs. Richardson will present it on her behalf, which was made by Martha Washington of pieces from her gowns.","A.L.S. 1 page. Provenance document. Letter from Mrs. Conrad to Mrs. Richardson. Provenance for footstool and table cover for Nelly Custis room.","D. 1 page. \"The mirror belonged to Mrs. Albert Peale ....... James Peale, the miniature painter bought it at George Washington's sale when he lived in High Street ....\".  Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files. Date on original catalog card appears [1899].","Letter concerning John Augustine Washington and Mount Vernon. On Mary Washington Association letterhead.","A.L.S. 1 page. Tells of the distribution of two canes Washington gave him; canes made of wood at Mount Vernon. Letter head \"William McKinley Normal and Industrial School\".","A.L.S. 1 page on Mary Washington Association letterhead. Concerning Washington relics.","Provenance document, plaster cast of Washington by Houdon. Notarized letter certifying the history of a plaster cast of George Washington's face reportedly made by Houdon in 1797. Lawrence and Nelly Lewis  provenance, family history.","A.L.S. 8 pages. Mary Custis Lee comments on the improbability of the story that George and Martha Washington were married in St. Peter's Church.","Printed pamphlet. Senate Bill No. 1238 and House Bill No. 5489 to Reimburse the Estate of Gen. George Washington, for certain lands in Ohio lost by conflicting grants Made under the authority of the United States ...","A.D.S. 1 page. Confidential memo from M. E. Powel concerning the suspected theft of a collection of Washington letters. Includes xerox of NY Times 3/16/1913 article.","A.L.S. 12 pages. Believes the brace of pistols mentioned in enclosed clipping is the one which disappeared from Lexington some yrs. back ... hopes family will investigate ... interest newspapers, etc. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mary C. Lee.\"","D. 2 pages. Printed page. H.R. Bill 15353 authorizing purchase of certain Washington relics. $30,000. to W. Lanier Washington for the following Washingtoniana: portrait of Mary Ball Washington, silver cups, whist counters, Lund Washington account book, account books of George Washington's executors, key to George Washington birthplace, George Washington shoe buckles, brooch, snuff box, cup and saucer, dinner invitation from George Washington to B. West, Augustine Washington's silver shoe buckle (half-brother to George Washington) ...","Invitation addressed to Robert Nuese is seeking funds from Americans to restore Sulgrave Manor. Date on original catalog card appears ca 1920. Includes unused envelope and 1 insert.","Small note with information on the Vaughan Plan. Peter family.","Postcard, Mount Vernon piazza. Bears signature of Mrs. Eleanor S. Washington Howard (b. 1856, child of John Augustine Washington, Jr. and Eleanor Love Selden). She was the last Washington daughter to be born at Mount Vernon. Date on original catalog card appears c. 1931.","Two letters, A.L.S. 1 page. Regarding a reproduction key to the front door of Mount Vernon.","D. 3 pages. Inventory of cattle on each of the Mount Vernon farms, at the Distillery and at the Ferry.","Poem, D. 1 page. \"Versis on Sir Thomas Adams, Baronet Commander of His Majesty's Frigate the Boston, who died at Virginia. By a Young Lady.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. To Arlington. Invites him to supper \"this evening at 8 oclock.\" Autograph letter signed, with envelope, watermark (Patent).","A.L.S. 2 pages. To Eltham. Apologizes for enclosing letter to Major [Geo. A.] Washington--heard he was at Eltham, and desired to reach him--sympathizes with \"distressing accident\" in his family and Mrs. Daingerfield's situation [widowed]--her children are all well--\"Washington [G.W.P. Custis] quite hearty and the prettiest creature in the World ...\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark (crown). Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Custis.\"","A.D.S. 2 pages. An autograph document signed, in the hand of Herbert Washington, promising to pay $60 on April 1, 1824 for the season of Rattler. Witnessed by Robert Earley. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thronton by Saml. Strider. Autograph document signed, fragment, in hand of Herbert Washington, endorsed. On reverse, assigned on April 17, 1825 to Wm. Hickman as agent for Dr. Wm. Thornton by Saml. Strider.","A.D. 1 page. Note, height of mountain peaks in the Himalaya Mountains and others, marked \"For my darling Angela.\" Relative heights of mountains, principally in India, and sources of the Ganges River.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Washington, D.C. to Alexandria. A.D. 1 page. Heard of her safe arrival at Mrs. Mason's--hopes to see her again--hopes her neuralgia will disappear--will try to make Col. [Bliss] diet more strictly to prevent another attack--news of [Z. Taylor's] family. [B.T. bliss was probably Zachary Taylor's younger daughter, Mary Elizabeth, or Betty]. Autograph letter signed, cover marked \"concerning Bliss and Taylors\", watermark.","D. 1 page. Poem in French, 8 lines with quotation at end from \"Pleasures of Memory.\"","D. 1 page. Cover note, unknown author or recipient. Received enclosed letter some time since and opened it, having heard rumor \"you was gone to ye. other World\"--this probably owing to his retiring from company because of the Eruptions. Document, frag., laminated.","A.L.S. 1 page. In answer to his [G.A.W.'s] letter, he has cash ready for him--no purchaser for G.A.W.-s lots--cash scarce and no one wants to enter into any contract--requests a visit by G.A.W. and Mrs. [Fanny Bassett] Washington. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, part of watermark.","D. 4 pages. Speech, The superiority of free countries over despotisms--necessity of educating people. Document, draft, probably in hand of George A. Washington, with revisions in an unknown hand, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Mount Vernon. Assures G.A.W. of his practicing his resolution to set time aside for meditation and studious reading--hasn't retired before 12 oclock since his return from Mt. Vernon--found father much improved on arrival at Eltham--he has set out for Richmond in answer to a pressing letter of the Speaker's. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, by G.A.W., laminated, watermark.","Bushrod Washington bookplate. Torn, part missing, laminated.Similar to G.W.'s bookplate.","D. 1 page. Note, Weight of tobacco. The gross, tares, and net weight of tobacco grown on several farms. Document, fragment, totaled most likely in G.W.'s hand. Total net - 8772.","D. 1 page. \"Calculation of the work that 4 Ploughs may do in one Year.\" Subtracting 30 days for harvest and avoiding wet times of season. Unidentified hand.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends two letters received from Sister [Mildred Washington] Lee--Col. [Wm. A.] Washington gave him a letter for her which he had opened, dealing with sale of her tobacco--sends flower seeds sent through Col. W.--hopes to see her tomorrow. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, mounted, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bushfield to Blenheim. Will is despatched with the brandy--keg would hold only 17 gals.--sends endorsed Bills and a letter regarding sale which comes up tomorrow--relates family news to relate to Mrs. Washington--at Mr. Lee's last night for a fish feast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, directed \"By Will,\" laminated, watermark (WH). Name on original manuscript appears as \"John Aug. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Laurel Grove to Blenheim. Misses seeing and hearing from H. Washington, her only sister--she has been a mother and sister to her--hopes to see her at Laurel Grove--she herself cannot leave home until crops are gathered--regards to members of family. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (G. Taylor). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza. Smith.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. His thanks for their electing him as their representative in the last assembly--but must decline reelection--reasons. Autograph letter signed, endorsed \"a letter written by my great grandfather John Parke Custis given me by Cousin Mary Lee,\" laminated, watermark.","Three covers for correspondence. Folded sheet bearing notation \"General Washington's letters.\"","D. 2 pages. In the left column of each page the unknown author records the name of the city, in the middle column the mileage to the next city, and in the far right column a running account of the total mileage covered thus far. The unknown author totals the distance between Philadelphia and Augusta as 717 miles.","Letter cover, addressed to Mrs. Ann Washington, Rippon Lodge. Autograph document, fragment only, laminated.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Lists volumes of G.W.'s private correspondence, surveys, accounts, diaries, etc. and no. of pages in each--also 400 vols. from G.W.'s library, many with complimentary presentation from authors--\"I propose adding to the library his mahogany case of instruments used by him when he was a surveyer and in after life.\"--also to include 10 vols. from library of R.H. Lee, inherited by him[G.C.W.]--\"The private papers of Genl. Washington, although not so numerous as those relating to public affairs for which the government paid $25,000, will be generally esteemed more curious and interesting, as developing more fully his character, through all the stages of his life, and the wonderful regularity and system which governed him under all circumstances.\"--papers on file too numerous to be listed but will accompany papers named in above schedule, with exception of small portion, which are confidential or refer only to family matters--will also include commission of G.W. as Lt. Genl. of Army, signed by John Adams, and his diplomas from universities and freedons of cities--\"I really think that a state which confered so many honors on him as did yours, the best, by following throughout his precepts and principles, is a proper depository for his works.\" Autograph document signed, in hand of G.C.W. and signed by him, docketed by G.C.W.","D. 2 pages. Memorandum, prices of Boston glass. List of prices of glass of varying sizes. Document, in unknown hand, docketed, watermark.","D.S. 1 page. Amount £4.0.4. Document signed, charred fragment only, laminated. Receipted by Joseph Mott.","D. 1 page. Receipt for£8.10.7  \"for [ ] potatoes for the use of the President.\" Document, fragment, laminated, watermark, incomplete (Run).","Letter cover, to Mrs. Anna Washington, Alexandria. 1 document, fragment, laminated.","Letter and letter cover, to Col. John Augustine Washington, Bushfield. Document, fragment of cover, charred by fire, laminated, docket (cannot be deciphered), directed \"favr. Th. [Snow?]\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Bill for early pease, Windsor Beanes, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, artichoak, etc. Document signed, fragment, laminated. Receipted by John Le Keux.","London. Bill for 9 1/4 yds. rich hair camlet. Document, partly printed bill, laminated. Receipted by J. Stonehen[ ] for Messrs. Lowth and [ ].","D. 1 page. \"First attempt in poetic way by Eliza McCaw and Ann Washington.\" On reverse of letter cover of a letter from Sarah Craufurd to Ann Washington, dated March 10, laminated, watermark.","D. 1 page. Gives marriage and death dates of George and Ann Fairfax Washington Lee. Also births of their children, dates of christening, their Godparents, etc. Autograph document, laminated, not examined for watermark.","Fragment of vellum with notes. 1 page. \"Tobacco ... by Gen. Washington ........ at Mount Vernon and manufactured by ... to his ... Col. Wm. A. Washington and by him bequeathed to ... son Col. W. Washington in ...\"","Order, David Stewart to Mr. Stark of Hanover. Regarding the estate of John Parke Custis. February order against Starke Oliver 26 attachment for answer 26 - 52 cents. (Signed) William Pollard, cl[er]k.","Requests money to pay for a load of hay. \"I am pennyless indeed.\" Autograph letter initialed, quarter sheet. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Wn.\" Robert Beverly was executor of William A. Washington's estate.","A.D. 2 pages. 10 line poem in praise of G.W., ending \"Washington - The Nation Glories in the name To bear it is the pride of fame.\" Autograph document, fragment, marked in another hand \"by Robert Lewis Fredericksburg, Va.,\" at bottom of paper is scratched out a verse to a sweetheart, laminated.","Schedule of the papers of General Washington in possession of George Corbin Washington.","\"His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.\" Son of Samuel Vaughan.","Survey, Mount Vernon Land. A.D. 2 pages. Plat of 150 acres of land at mouth of Dogue Creek, conveyed by Wm. Spencer to Richard Osborn, later a part of Mount Vernon. Document, possibly docketed in G.W.'s hand \"Old Survey of no use,\" laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Woodlawn. \"Monday night.\" Thanks her for letters and valuable present--Patty [Martha Custis Peter] sent her chocolate, oranges and sage--her illness-hopes to be spared a while longer to her helpless family--must eat only simple food--chocolate for breakfast and whey at night--her garden--hears that Betsy [Eliza Custis Law] looks badly--\"I would not my Child send your letter again to Law for I do not suppose it would have the smallest effect in changing his plans.\"--returns her towels and basket. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, spread eagle watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"E. Stuart.\"","Note, A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, in 3rd person, in hand of G.A.W., fragment, silked. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Geo. A. Washington.\" Incomplete note, requesting \"2 good gridstones\" [grindstones??]. On reverse is account in G.A.W.'s writing dated May 23d, for making clothing.","A.L.S. 1 page. Apoligizes for leaving him last night without shaking his hand or wishing him goodnight--afraid he would take it as intentional--send more of the Shalloon [woolen fabric of twill weave, used chiefly for linings] and some patterns of white satin with prices. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon to Alexandria. Received letter and key--send any of his shirts or handkerchiefs that are done--extreme heat--intends coming to Alexandria soon. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, watermark.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Visit of Miss Caton to Mt. Vernon--her approaching [marriage] to someone who will make her miserable--has heard of Burd's approaching marriage--General Moreau in Philadelphia--fever raging in Phila. will prevent [Bush. Washington] holding court there until Dec.--fears fever has come to Washington--Uncle [Bushrod Washington] leaves for Trenton and Aunt for \"upper country,\" so will be alone--will try to visit Phila. in Spring. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, postmarked \"Alexa. Va., laminated, George Washington's watermark (incomplete). Name on original manuscript appears as \"B. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. La Grange to Woodlawn. \"Our travelers\" have returned in good health--they received handsome presents she sent--hopes to speak to her in person some day. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermarked (Van der Ley), in French.","A.L.S. 1 page. To Georgetown. Has lost his second mother, \"the mother of the angelic companion of my life ...\"--present his excuses to her sister [E.P. Custis Law]. Autograph letter signed, written in French, integral cover, laminated, watermark (dove of peace). Name on original manuscript appears as \"G. W. Lafayette.\"","A.L.S. Washington to New York. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Eliza P. Custis.\" Concerning her picture that she does not like to be without even though she is sure it is safe \"in your care.\" Next to her little grandchildren she values it above all things. Has been ill with a pain in her head and eyes.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sends, according to her request, her Museums and the \"Battle of Prague\"--hasn't time to give news of the [Praus ?] but supposes [Christian Blackburn] and Polly have done so--heard news of her at Annapolis [of her expecting a child]--reminds her he is to be one of the God fathers. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Nath. Craufurd.\" Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends preserves and handkerchiefs--will have children innoculated--ask Dr. to send pills for violent oppression in her breast. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Tom, watermark incomplete. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S.C.\"","A.D. 1 page. Autograph document, fragment, laminated, directed by \"favor Mr. Scott\". Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Bowling Green, Tavern. Reached General Spotswoods and found him ill--her own depressed spirits at parting from mother and father and [Polly]--prays for [Polly's] restoration to health--will send barley sugar and try to get some entertaining magazines to send her--will write how she likes her new home--forward her the calico from Alexa. when it arrives--Kitty [Blackburn] sends love. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark (R. Williams). Name on original manuscript appears as \"Ann Washington.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Goes to Greenwood [Md.] for 3 weeks--promises to write often. Autograph letter signed, laminated, incomplete watermark.","A.L.S. 1 page. Will with pleasure come to her--her husband is ill and never received her letters will try to get some books--has send [Richard S. Blackburn's] letters to her. Autograph letter signed, fragment, laminated.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Sally [Craufurd] still pale from ague--Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd still away from home--will get calico for her and send bundle of quilt to Mrs. Lee. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, postmarked \"Dumfries, Sept. 19,\" watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Cautions her not to drink pump water and avoid night air--also cautions [Bushrod Washington] against too much fatigue--asks for some calico which Mr. [Nath.] Craufurd will pick up on next trip. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed \"favor Mrs. Keith,\" watermark incomplete, letter written on cover addressed to Mrs. Craufurd, Greenwood, several messages written on cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"S. Craufurd.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Disappointed [Ann] can't pay the visit she promised--blames [Bushrod Wasington] for her not being able to come--cannot go to B[ush]field because they have no carriage--sorry there wasn't muslin for a christening cap--won't have child christened until [Ann] can stand for her. Autograph letter signed, laminated, postscript on reverse cannot be deciphered, watermark (crown). Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Hopes she hasn't given up intention of going to springs--hopes she'll come soon [to Rippon Lodge]-will wait to go to Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] until she can go with her--ask Mr. [Bushrod] Washington how much money will Kitty [Blackburn] need?--Capt. Campbell expected to die from abcess on lungs. Autograph letter signed, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. \"Friday.\" Got home yesterday and Polly's [Blackburn] fever seems worse--will take her to Dr.'s when she is able to travel--fears cruel ride to Greenwood will be hard to take--write how she likes her housekeeper--Dickey [R.S. Blackburn] very industrious, hopes it will last. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Monday evening.\" Glad to hear she reached Fredericksburg safely--Edmond Lee delivered box of paints and received from her $30 and Jude's [Judith Blackburn] riding coat. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. Disappointed at not hearing from her--[Sarah Craufurd] left yesterday, says she is to accompany [Ann] to Springs in July--will be glad to get her anything she desires--hopes Kitty [Blackburn] does well in her studies--goes to brother's [Richard Scott Blackburn] next week--they [R.S. Blackburn] have lost their son. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Stage, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 2 pages. They have all been sickly--little Tom [Blackburn, Jr.] has flux--sends her some servants--send things for Nell to sew, and will make her do it. Autograph letters signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark torn. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sends beer and pickles by Will, also marmalade--sends $3 in part payment for Dickey's [R.S. Blackburn] tea. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated.","A.L.S.  1 page. Got down a little after dark--Polly [Blackburn] tolerable well--Lewis will bring sugar--send patterns of jacket--sent money to pay tradesman, hates to be in their debt--sends cherries and pease--will send lamb when they kill one. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Stranded in Dumfries by her horses running away and servant sent after them--she and Polly [Blackburn] both ill there--sends Brena [servant] for her, who has promised to behave well--gave Brena money for linen to make herself a jacket and petticoat. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"C. Blackburn.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. Sorry they were delayed in town by Jack's injury--[Richard S. Blackburn] not home, so can't offer loan of his phaeton. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, directed by Will, watermark.","D. Survey, plot of land in Georgetown. Intersection of Back St. and W-n St. in Thomas Beall of Georgetown second addition to Georgetown ... several lots included in the survey ... Text and diagram.","A.L.S. 1 page. Mrs. Washington thanks Mr. Snow for his present of Oranges. She asks him if he could enquire among the shops for cotton resembling the piece she is sending him and if he is lucky in finding it will he please purchase one yard and a half for her. She does not wish to hurry him in this matter.","Document, 1 page. Some of these papers are in the collection given by Mr. Stewart, see Checklist of the Collection nos. 31, 32.","Autograph note, half page. Mrs. Lee sends a black apron which Mrs. Turberville may return when next at Mt. Pleasant or whenever needed. Autograph note, 3rd person, half-page. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. G. Lee\". [Writer is Ann Fairfax Washington Lee; recipient could be her sister-in-law, Martha Lee who married Maj. George Tuberville].","Cover or wrapping label. \"For/ Cousin Nelly/ from/ Sade.\"","Genealogy note, \"Washington pedigree.\" General information on English ancestors ... quotes Sparks' Life of Washington and Burke's Commoners of Great Britain. Mr. Grace to Washington.","Slip of paper with note, \"Thomas Beall of Geo and Ann Beall Bills for Taxes Geo. C[orbin] Washington Cheques and Signatures.\"","1 pr. shoes for Negro Ellick, $1.50.","Note with list of letters. \"Autograph letters (being copies or in his hand).\" Included are Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Lafayette, Judge Peters, Bishop White, ...","Mourning poem. A.D. 4 pages. \"A feeble tribute in a Short funeral thought offered to the Memory of the Dear the Illustrous George Washington.\" Autograph letter signed, folio size. Written and signed by Josiah Throop, Johnstown, New York.","A.L.S. 1 page. Invites young Hamiilton to Arlington House after he met him at Mr. Calverts. -- Calls himself and his wife \"plain old-fashioned folk.\" Written to Alexander Hamilton's son.","A.L.S. 3 pages. To Audley. Concerning the imprudent behavior of a relative, Mary. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Congratulations on a fine harvest, and hopes that it will bring a good price. They are expecting 85 cents for theirs. Report on the success of a newly aquired wheat reaper.","A.L.S. 3 pages. Woodlawn to Audley. Report on the farm business. He is sending him \"four yellow horse chesnut trees and two Red.\"","A.L.S. 3 pages. Proposal for a new operation for transporting the wheat crop efficiently and economically. L.L.'s current agent, Davis, has been unsatisfactory in this matter. Integral cover, wax seal.","A.D.S. Bushrod and Corbin Washington as Executors of John Augustine Washington, deceased, bring complaint against Lewis and Noble for non-payment of bond due John Augustine. Document signed, but not by the concerned parties.","\"A Perpetual Almanack.\" Handwritten calendar and rule \"to find the day of the month.\" For years 1830-1850.  Handwriting not identified.","Prayer book, Washington family. Judge Washington, Mount Vernon on one side. Ann Eliza Washington, Mt. Zepher, Virginia on the front cover. Handwritten prayers for morning and evening with some blank pages.","Printed invitation to a birthnight Ball on February 22, to be given at the City Hotel. Includes a list of managers. By Esther Maria Coxe Lewis.","A.L.S. 3 pages. The letter describes the death and funeral of Mr. [Major Richard L] Blackburn and mentions the condition and feeding of certain livestock as well as his plans for milling corn. On portion of cover there appears a list of domestic items and concerns in an unidentified handwriting. Autograph letter signed, integral cover.","D. 4 pages. Extracts from Washington family wills, and legal documents, relating to MV, viz. Augustine W-n's deed conveying Mount Vernon to Lawrence, will of Augustine W-n, Bushrod's interpretations. Name does not appear on original manuscript.","A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a book, \"Resolutions of '98-'99\", which was mistakenly sent to the Library of Congress.","Group of mss. fragments and newspaper fragments discovered in a rat's nest in the Washington bedchamber in 1905. Includes scraps and fragments of the following: Letter from Bushrod Washington, ca. April 4, 1806 to his wife Ann Blackburn Washington, letter to unknown recipient from \"Mr. Greenwood,\" ca. May 7, 1805, letter from unknown author to  \"Friend [Jeremiah] Sanford\" ca. April 6, 1783, and a letter from J. B. Mickoby to Mrs. [Ann Blackburn] Washington discussing Bushrod Washington's recovery from the grippe. These are not full letters, and are in various states of deterioration.","A.L.S. 4 pages. Informs his father of wheat harvest and current sale price per bushel. Explains a disciplinary problem he has had with a slave and overseer. Integral cover. Name on original manuscript appears as \"L. Lewis.\"","Receipt, Sheriff of Fairfax County. For executing a capias on Thomas Kirby Amount: $.63.","Newspaper clipping. Article on Audley. Writer and paper not identified.","A.S.N. 1 page. Invitation to a party.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Describes his travels since leaving her at Elsing Green ... Name on original manuscript appears as \"Robt. Lewis.\"","Cover note. A fragment \"Papers relative to Major George A. Washington.\"","A.L.S. 1 page. \"I am very sorry it is not in my power now to send you the mony if you had aplyed to my son Batt he could a payed you or if you had lett me know sooner could got it for you ...\" Postcript: asks Mackenzie to give her best to Batt if he should see him. Name on original manuscript appear as \"F. Dandridge.\"","A.N.S. 1 page. Charlestown.  \"Please to get me a side[?] of leather, if your town affords it, that is fit to make me some light shoes, as my man Daniel, has nothing, ... I'll also thank you to get me a hammer mould, for my smiths shop.\" Name on original manuscript appears as \"Lawrence A. Washington.\"","A.D.S. 1 page. Petition to the Frederick County Court. Signed by Hannah Washington, Alvin Throckmorton, William A. Booth, [ ] LaRue, Jacob LaRue. They petition the court to \"have the Road Leading from Buck marsh through the Land of Warner Washington Decd--to the Berkley Line; removed--\".","A.L.S. 1 page. Autograph letter signed, seal (red). edges are brown/black from fire.","Partially printed Broadside with A.L.S. written on bottom and verso from D.P. Ridgeway to John Redfield. Advertisement reads \"A small farm for sale! Composed of 50, 100, or 150 acres, as may suit the Purchaser. For the Ready  Money, the subscribers will sell for a low price. The property is located about six miles from Alexandria, Va., nearly adjoining to Mount Vernon. For further information, apply to the subscribers on the premises.\" The letter asks for assistance with the sale of the property.","A.D. One manuscript, 33 pages. Autobiography of Rev. James Craik, grandson of Dr. James Craik.","Diary, Revolutionary War prisoner. 23 pages. 8\" x 5\". Detailed diary written (after the fact) by a New England Patriot who was captured by the British. Describes his repeated attempts to escape. Excellent description of treatment by the British of American soldiers.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"Miss Frances N. Nightingale, who is proprietor of a school for girls at 20 East 92nd St., has a miniature full length of Washington in a brooch studied with pearls given by ...\" Provenance of W270 taken from the curatorial files.","A.L.S. 1 page. \"The brooch of George Washington (miniature by John Trumbull) is the smallest full length in existence ...\" Provenance of W-270 taken from curatorial files.","A.D. 1 page. \"A piece of the Robe in which Genl. Washington was Christened Also a button from one of his coats.\" Autograph document, (one small envelope) laminated. Provenance information for W-469 taken from the Curatorial Files.","A.D. 3 pages. Provenance information taken from the Curatorial files which discusses table settings for the Seures China and other figurines. Gouverneur Morris is mentioned. Note by Harrison Dodge at bottom reads \"(Found on top of Harpsichord after Council 1912. It refers to the [?] now in Mt. Vernon Mansion - HHD)\"","Newspaper advertisement. John Sunnocks, Trunk-maker from London. Provenance information.","A.L.S.  4 pages. Wilmington, April 14. In regards to furnishing the Delaware Room. Discusses lamp and marble stone cover of the original tomb.","Facsimile reproduction image of firedogs (shows length and height). Research for W-7.","D.S. 1 page. Concerning silver gorget from the Siege of Savannah. Provenance for H-475.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Provenance information for the Stuart Washington Endorsement of authentication made by Caroline H. Richardson. Provenance for H-4.","D. 1 page. Provenance information through Mr. George L. Schuyler and Mrs. Isaac Bell for W-7 firedogs. \"I was present during the winter of 1890 when Mr. George L. Schuyler presented this pair of fire dogs to my mother Mrs. Isaac Bell.\"","Newspaper article. 1 page. Newspaper acct. of relic of the Siege of Savannah. Research for H-475, silver gorget.","D. 1 page. Provenance for the piece of Lace ruffle on Washington's Linen, given by Mrs. Washington to Gilbert Stuart, when he was engaged in finishing the General's Portrait, provenance for W-448.","Printed bookplate of Bushrod Washington.","AL.S. 2 pages. \"Dear friend, The books arrived in perfect order. I ought to have acknowledged their safe receipt, but thought they got so near home in getting to the Antislavery office that you would have no anxiety. I am glad they answered your purpose and whenever i can be of any further service to you in that way I will be glad to do so.\"","A.D. 1 page. Muster roll. No location or unit information.","A.D. 4 pages. Genealogy or family tree of Edmund Law Rogers. Not complete.","Printed ticket to an Alexandria Street Lottery, signed by J. Swift, with \"A.M. Bassett\" written on verso. Number 5529.  Lottery for paving streets of Alex. was authorized in Oct. 1790, with J. Swift as one of those appointed to conduct it. \"The possessor hereof shall be entitled to receive the Prize that may be drawn against it's Number.\"","Print calling card for General Lafayette. Note written on reverse by Mr. Dodge reads \"This card was found by Miss Riggs, V.R. D.C. among papers of her family - sent by her to Mt. Vernon, 1921.\"","Printed broadside with 6 verses of a song to celebrate Washington's birthday. Tune, God Bless America.","Manuscript notes with references to George Washington family and descendants. Badly damaged, deteriorated. Several pages.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Concerning Washingtons shaving stand. W-202","News clipping,  Poem about Washington. \"__ on Washington by George W.P. Custis, of Arlington, The Step-grandson of Washington.\" Handwritten note at bottom reads \"1905. Keep this for Edmund.\"","A.L.S. 4 pages. \"My dear cousin, You would very much oblige me and my neighbours here and at the same time be performing an act of great charity, if you would use your interest to prevent the Lock Keeper of Lock 56 on this Canal being turned out of her situation. She is a widow with six children,...\" with envelope.","A. D. 1 page. Account book fragment with entry for Geo. S. Washington to pay for \"cleaning his shoes.\"","Manuscript notes on the provenance of a cross purported to be a piece of George Washington's coffin. According to the manuscript, the cross was taken \"by bribing a negro\" when Washington's body was transfered to the new tomb in 1831.","In undated note, Mrs. Hamilton sends her compliments to Mr. Gale and Seaon, and states that she would like to subscribe to their weekly paper.","Handwritten transcript (author unknown) of a speach to the United States Senate on George Washington's camp chest.","Oath of Allegiance. 3 pages, 6 pages of text.","This document is a cover sheet describing a collection of letters between the Marquis de Lafayette and Eliza Parke Custis Law. It has a typewritten note at the top of the document in French. The description of the leters is written in pencil, by an unknown hand. It also describes the friendship between George Washington, the Lafayette family, and Eliza Parke Custis Law.","Envelope which once contained an undated letter written by Lord Cornwallis, a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette, facsimile of a letter written by George Washington, and  letters of Robert E. Lee, Mary Custis Lee, and Colonel Nicholas Rogers.","List of family documents referring to Law, Custis, Lawrence A. Washington, Lawrence Lewis, John Law, James Adams, Eliza Law Rogers, Eleanor A. Rogers, Lloyd Rogers, and Thos. [Thomas] Law.","There are two separate pieces of writing within this folder. One is a handwritten excerpt from George Washington Parke Custis's \"Recollections of Washington,\" describing the John Trumbull portrait of George Washington painted in 1790, and the \"first portrait of George Washington\" by Gilbert Stuart. The other is a narrative written by an unknown Custis descendant describing the the John Wollston portrait of Martha Washington, taken prior to her marriage to George Washington.","Note describing a China saucer that was a part of a larger tea set left to George Washington Parke Custis in Martha Washington's will. This set was given to her by a Mr. VanBraam.","Note provides background information on an engraving of a Betty Washington Lewis portrait, originally thought to be Martha Washington. The engraving was done by Cheney and Kellogg.","Note on a fragment of paper, with information on the deaths of George Washington Parke Custis and [James] Sharples.","Four fragments of a handwritten transcription of a letter from Lord Cornwallis to an unknown recipient. The letter is incomplete.","Copy of letter. George Washington writes to Martha regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will.","Two nearly identical provenance statements regarding the 1772 Charles Willson Peale portrait of George Washington. One statement has some grammatical edits and inserts. The statement describes the style and subject of the portrait, the various owners (up to Edmund Law Rogers, the grandson of Eliza Parke Custis Law), and the conservation work done on the portrait. Edmund Law Rogers died in 1896. This document is undated, and unauthored.","Indenture, from November 1576, details a land transaction between Edward Zouche and his wife Elenor and three people from Hemyock, Devon county, England. Names appear to be Nicholas (last name unclear), John Perry(?), and Charles Ford.  On bifold reads \"Hemyock, Zouch to Cha Ford \u0026 Nov. 19.\" Related documentation from auction house indicates the document was signed by Lawrence Washington, the quintuple great-grandfather of George Washington.","The book is inscribed to Louisa C. Washington to Hannah B. Washington.","Name index. pp. 1-107 ledger entries, 108-141 blank, 142-155 missing, 156-176 copies of leases deeds, etc. watermark.","Box also contains loose items that originally went with the ledger including: ","1) 1771 July 31. Letter, Anne Haulworth to \"dear Madam,\" A.N.S. Request for 25 pounds of sugar ... \n2) 1773 August 12. Letter, Jesse Coats to John Augustine Washington. A.N.S. Coats requests Washington to pay Thomas Blane the money Washington owes Coats ...\n3) 1778 September 12. Ledger entry of tobacco sales, Amt. of tobacco and price received ...\n4) 1779 May 22. Receipt, Sum of 30/ for the Virginia \"Gazette\" pd. by Col. Washington for Phillip Smith ...\n5) 1779 October 1. List of tools lent to Jas. Brinnon by John A. Washington.\n6) 1780 November 23. Account, Major Burditt Asheton with John A. Washington. To cash pd. Wm. Pegg.\n7) 1782 June 25. Account, Elizabeth Sehon with Mr. Will Mills. Mills was John A. Washington's overseer ... she desires payment of 2 1/2 barrels of Indian corn which was promised for 5 yds. of cloth for a coat ...\n8) 1783 June 14. Tax receipt for tobacco. Note of payment at Nomini for inspection of tobacco and taxes thereon ...\n9) 1784 April. Account, John Carroll with John A. Washington. Carroll made a trip to Berkeley for JAW ...\n10) 1784 April 15. Receipt, Thomas Kirkpatrick to Jeremiah Sandford. For 10 barrels of flour ... pinned to credit side of Kirkpatrick's account in the Ledger ...\n11) 1787 August 6. Note, Bushrod Washington to unknown recipient. Expresses regret that an account has remained unsettled when the writer thought it had been paid.\n12) undated. Notes gold and paper money on hand.\n13) undated. Account, John Walker with John A. Washington. For weaving cloth for Washington and Mr. Rice ... account of Mr. Will Rice appears on this page ...\n14) undated. Account, Robert Lewis with the Farmer's Hotel Washington City.","The ledger of William Carlin, who was a tailor in Alexandria who made clothes for George Washington and other staff members at Mount Vernon.","Contains decision in friendly suit of Lawrence A. Washington \u0026 others against Bushrod Washington \u0026 Lawrence Lewis, acting executors of General Washington, dated April 15, 1825 and signed by A. Moore, Commissioner and auditor--Order of Court of the District of Columbia, Alexandria County, Lawrence Washington and the other Legatees, etc. against Bushrod Washington, Lawrence Lewis, etc. May 19, 1823 teste Edm. I Lee C.C.--sales of a portion of the estate with names of purchasers, etc. (1802-1805)--Accounts of various legatees in account with estate--accounts of Lawrence Lewis reported to Fairfax Courthouse.","General Business Accounts. Beginning at end of the book are 14 pages devoted to an account with the Schooner William Henry. The entries are in the hand of Robert Beverley, later, the executor of Wm. A. Washington's estate.","Contains Bishop Wilson's Sacra Privata--favorite hymns, prayers,--extracts from Sharps Sermons--12 golden rules and other religious extracts--notes on the education of children.","(London: Printed for J. Harris)","Westervelt's journey was made in 1839, recorded in 1841 and the dedication to Hon. Richard Rover is dated Dec. 18, 1842.\nBount cursory descriptions of the principal cities between N.Y. and Society Hill ... 15 p. description of Mount Vernon, grounds, tomb, Mansion: interior and exterior ... appalled at the ruined condition of the estate.","Manuscript diary of Civil War soldier Private James A. Minish, 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. With spiral-bound, typescript transcription of the diary and additional letters, edited and annotated by M. L. Brown. The diary includes descriptions of Minish's visits to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon.","A Reconstruction-era manuscript journal kept by Helen Josephine Dike Stearns, wife of a prominent New York merchant. The journal includes descriptions of a visit to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon in April 1870.","There are three sets of entries in the ledger.  The first set of entries consists of 36 pages and date to 1739, 1740, 1742, 1744, 1745, 1746, and 1747 and individual lists are accepted and signed by William Fairfax ( 1691 – 1757), who had just built Belvoir.    Several pages are headed \"Gedney Clarke Mercht of Barbados\" who apparently is in charge of shipping items to William Fairfax in Virginia.\nThe second set of entries in the ledger comprises most of the ledger and consists of  52  pages.  It covers the years 1760 to 1772 and  accounts are initialed by \"GWFx,\"  George William Fairfax, son of William Fairfax, who died in 1757. These entries consist of page after page of goods or services purchased largely from London merchants; Cheapside, Fleet Street, and Charring Cross are mentioned.   \nA third section of the ledger consists of six pages in the middle of the book that date from 1760 to 1766.  It is an \"Acct of Sales of Tobacco\" from 1760 to 1766.  The names of the buyers are unknown.","A.D. 46 pages. Autograph document, leatherbound ledger. Account book kept by Fanny Bassett Washington from the death of her husband George Augustine Washington until her marriage to Tobias Lear. Household, financial accounts.","Scrapbook contains prints, original and copies of letters, and financial documents dating from the early 18th to late 19th century.","Commonplace book of Louisa Clemson Brown (later Rogers), a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington. Louisa lived from 1862-1939 in West Virginia.","Commonplace book signed on title page Mary Rogers, believed to be Mary Washington Rogers (later Laidley) of West Virginia, a descendant of George Washington Steptoe, nephew of George Washington.  The scrapbook contains letters and poems regarding God, Autumn, love, religion, friendship, prayer, Mrs. Rogers, and Mary.","Richard Roberts was the son of Richard Roberts (1808-1876). His mother died when he was five years old and the family left New Jersey a few years later. Likely they joined the Quaker community which had established itself in Alexandria in the 1850s, the pacifist Woodlawn Quakers. This group lived near the village of Accotink, a place mentioned several times in Robert's autobiography. According to a history of the Alexandria Quaker Meeting by Martha Claire Catlin, the group befriended and supported the economic independence and land ownership of the free African Americans in the area. The 1870 census shows Richard Robert's family living on real estate valued at $7,250, on a portion of Mount Vernon where they had numerous African American neighbors. Given the descriptions in the text, the Roberts farm may have been part of Washington's \"Muddy Hole\" or \"Dogue Run\" property. Roberts provides descriptions of his life there, the estate, and inhabitants, just after the Civil War.","Charter of Robert Washington of Sulgrave, Co. Northants, and his son and heir Lawrence Washington, being a quit claim whereby they both give up to Roger Littleford of Sulgrave, \"husbandman,\" their right and title in a messuage or tenement in Sulgrave lately in possession of John Mosse of Sulgrave \"laborer\", also their right and title in one quadrant and a \"quarterne\" of a virgate of land in Sulgrave. Signed and sealed by both Robert and Lawrence Washington, signed on verso by four witnesses.","The two signers of this document are direct ancestors of the first President of the United States, George Washington. Robert Washington, 1540-1619, was the eldest son of Lawrence, builder of Sulgrave Manor. The other signer, Robert's eldest son, Lawrence, 1565-1616, was grandfather of Colonel John Washington, who settled in Virginia in 1657 and was himself great-grandfather of the first President.","Journal of weather conditions and events taking place at Mt. Vernon under supervision of Bushrod Washington--[Cannon was evidently an overseer]--acct. of Birthday celebration in Alexandria-- acct. of many persons coming to Mt. Vernon to \"view the situation\"--mentions visiters and family and financial matters--enmity for Dutchman Frobel--hire of a German gardener--Mr. Jackson \"... took his [runaway] Negroe in Philada. but he was taken away from him again by the mob.\" Bound diary, in front is name \"John Brazier Cannon Mount Vernon February 20th 1806\" (There is also a bound typescript in library).Bound Manuscript. 182 pages.","This manuscript is made up of several sections. Approximately the first 100 pages include inventories of the Mount Vernon estate's contents (silver, dishes, beds, linens, and so on). That set of inventories was begun during Bushrod Washington's tenure as owner of Mount Vernon. Much of the text appears to be in his handwriting. The middle 200 pages are made up of the manuscript contain the daily diary of John A. Washington III for the years 1842-1845, while he owned Mount Vernon. The final 50 or so pages contain John A. Washington's record of work done by various individuals on the Mount Vernon property for several months at the end of 1842 to the beginning of 1843; a variety of other miscellaneous records and accounts are included in these final pages, all of which appear \"upside down\" in relation to the inventories and diary because they were written with the blank book flipped over so that the original back cover became the front cover. The inventories include two lists of slaves: one is dated 20 July 1815 (during the Bushrod Washington years); and the other with birthdates to April 1845 (during the John A. Washington III years).","The first page reads \"An account of the proceedings of the Commissioners appointed by the County Court of Fairfax County VA to assess the damages to be paid by the Manassas Gap Railroad to the Landowners through whose lands in Fairfax county the Railroad shall be constructed\". John Augustine Washington was a commissioner along with J.B. Hunter, L.M. Ball, E.G. Ford, and G.M. Millar. This is an account of their surveys including their travels to the various sites.","Ledger, possibly kept by Lawrence Washington, contains notes on books in the Library of Congress and in the Alexandria library.","The journal includes topics of medicinal notes, farrier techniques, recipes, and law.","Journal begins with a \"List of negros\" including name, when born, and how acquired. Journal includes dated daily entries and an alphabetized index at the end. There is also an annotated drawing of the interior arrangement of the New Tomb.","The first entry in the diary is a 3 page \"List of negros\", belonging to John Augustine Washington. The list includes names, birthdates, and sources of acquisition. Other entries in the diary are regarding business, financial matters, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Bound manuscript contains the returns kept for General Poor's Brigade, by Captain Benjamin Walker, at various camps, a few returns left unaccomplished, several general orders and records of courts-martial,and a legal docket ca. 1830. These daily inventories of soldiers and their equipment begin at Valley Forge in January 1778 and run through May 1779.","Anne S. Frobel's father, John Jacob Frobel, was Ann Washington's music teacher, and lived for a short time at Mount Vernon (circa 1804-1806) with Bushrod and Ann Washington. The diary includes reminiscences of her childhood visits to Mount Vernon.Part I of the diary covers the Civil War years, 1861-1865. It constitutes almost 90% of the diary and deals with Anne and her sister Elizabeth's experiences as two female southern sympathizers alone on a farmstead, \"Wilton Hill,\" outside of Alexandria, Va. Frobel describes the occupation of northern Virginia by Union soldiers, as well as their own house and grounds by the Union Army.She reveals both their fears and courage as she describes problems with Union soldier raids, and her attempts to get protection from Union officers. She relates the hazards of travelling to Alexandria, difficulties obtaining passes, and the desertion of slaves to the army. She also relates her own deteriorating relationship with her slaves, and their relationship to the soldiers.Part II of the diary describes a six-year period after the war, 1873-1879, detailing Elizabeth's and her financial hardships and the difficulty of collecting rent from tenants. She also relates their attempts to sell their farm.","Contains copies of letters written in the course of Clement Biddle's business dealings in Philadelphia. Includes copies of letters to George Washington (28 in number), Henry Knox, James Wilkinson, and Timothy Pickering, and others. The Washington letters concern his efforts to procure household goods, furniture, agricultural implements and supplies for the Washington family, providing a record of the development of the Mount Vernon estate in the period between the Revolutionary War and Washington's presidency. The letters also reveal interesting insights into life in Philadelphia during the period of the Constitutional Convention.","Contains accounts for the running of George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, its constituent farms and businesses. Entries document expenses for the fisheries, tailor work, voyage of the brig (or brigantine) Farmer to Jamaica in 1774, tools, clothing for slaves, expenses for various craftsmen, food, weaving, tobacco, and much more. Earliest entries are said to be in the hand of John Kirkpatrick, while the last two thirds of the volume are in the hand of Lund Washington. About a half dozen notations in George Washington's hand also appear. Quite a few later manuscript additions appear throughout, giving explanations or 'editorial commentary' on the text. Pages numbered 89-107 were removed prior to the original coming to Mount Vernon.","Also available at Mount Vernon: typed transcription dating perhaps to 1932 (Transctiption 17-A); handwritten \"transcript with index\" by A.L. Reese dating to 1946 (Transcription 18-A); and typed transcription created by Gwendolyn White and Maureen Connors in 2009 (Transcription 45-A).","Blank book, leaves ruled for musical notation. Folio, bound in calf. Inscription on the flyleaf: \"Martha Parke Custis March 1768\" in the hand of George Washington. Contains holograph short musical pieces, some with texts in English, suitable for a beginning student, in two different hands, believed to be those of Martha Parke Custis and her teacher John Stadler.","Bound volume includes various sheet music bound together for use of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Front cover contains the name \"Eleaner P. Custis [sic]\" embossed on leather. Includes \"Trois Sonates a quatre mains pour clavecin ou piano forte,\" among others. Includes handwritten note at the end of the volume.","The bound sheet music was owned by Eleanor Park Custis, approximately 1786-1792.  Includes multiple music publications that are bound together. Music was composed for various instruments such as violin and harpsichord, as well as voice.","The bound manuscript music contains music in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis, with a collection of miscellaneous pieces including the published score of \"Love in a Village: A Comic Opera.\" Signed \"Eleanor Parke Custis, February 25th 1797.\" The front cover contains the the number \"1442\" in the bottom left corner.","Bound volume belonged to Eleanor Parke Custis, whose name is embossed in leather on the cover as \"Eleanor P. Custis.\" Includes multiple musical works bound together.  Works are for instrument and voice, in Italian.  Also contains a souvenir piece of a banner and a handwritten note.","The bound sheet music of twelve progressive lessons for the harpsichord, piano forte or organ, was owned by Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes handwritten music and notes. The verso of the front cover includes an inscription, \"Frances Parke Lewis 1814.\"","Folio, modern binding of Robert Bremner's 'The Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany,' belonging to Martha Parke Custis. Inscription on recto or leaf following title page: \"Martha Parke Custis January the 19 1769\" and \"Marta Parke Custis.\" Pages, full and partial, have been silked.","Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of \"Hope Told a Flattering Tale,\" by Pleyel; \"Here's a health to ane I loe dear,\" music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; \"Come live with me, \u0026 be my love,\" composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; \"The Chieftain,\" words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; \"The Hunter's Horn,\" words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); \"Dearest Maid I adore thee,\" words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis.  Also includes manuscript copy of \"Hymn of Riego\" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's \"Come rest in this bosom.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music. Includes a handwritten note on first page, \"This music book was bound by ... Custis...\", and is signed \"Audley.\" The title page reads \"Twelve Pieces for the Harpsichord or piano forte composed by Sig. Sterkel of Vienne.\"","Leather bound volume of sheet music and lyrics. Front conver contains the name \"Eleanor P. Custis\" embossed in red leather. There is a handwritten index in Italian. Also contains an unbound song titled \"Highland Mary.\"","Land grant of Culpeper, proprietor of Northern Neck, of 5000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer; the original patent for the Mount Vernon lands. Paper seal with coat of arms upper left corner. Docketed by George Washington and others on verso.","A.D.S. 1 page. A grant for 584 acres of land in Stafford, [later Fairfax] County on the north side of Little Hunting Creek, for transporting twelve persons to Va. Document signed, with embossed seal of colony, laminated, oversize document, endorsed in hand of Genl. W-n on back, watermark. This property was acquired by Washington in 1760. Signed by Virginia governor Herb. Jeffreys, Recorded by [Jno. Harrison?].","A.D.S. On verson of W-646 Thomas Culpeper land grant to John Washington and Nicholas Spencer. For 5000 acres of land in Stafford Co. and \"near ye land of Capt. Giles Brent,\" land bounded by the main river [Potomac] and two creeks, Little Hunting and Epsewasson. Document, a transcript in hand of [George Brent ?,] laminated.","A.D.S. 1 page. For consideration of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory \"hath Granted Bargained Sold ... all that certain Parcel or Tract of Land Situate Lying and being in Overwharton Parish in Stafford County and Being by Estematon Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres ... Half of five Thousand Acres formerly laid out for Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" for a term of 1 year. Document signed, endorsed on reverse in unknown hand \"Merandom this Lease was acknowledged by Roger Gregory and Mildred his wif in Aprell Jeneral Court 1726,\" and endorsed by GW, \"Rogr. and Mildred Gregory Lease to Aug. Washington 16th May 1726,\" oversize document, 2 red seals, laminated, watermark, endorsed by G.W. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory, and witnessed by Wm. Aylett Jr., John Washington and Lawr. Butler.","A.D.S. \" ... in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and Eighty pounds Stirling Money of Great Britain ... All that certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situate Lying and Being in the Parish of Overwharton [Stafford] [now Fairfax] County ... Being by Estimation Two Thousand and Five hundred Acres a Moiettie or half of Five Hundred Acres formerly Lay'd out for Collo. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\"Signed by Mildred and Roger Gregory and witnessed by William Aylett Jr., John Washington, and Lawrence Butler. Endorsed on reverse by George Washington. Below the indenture in another hand is a memorandum of \"The Corse of Spencer Land and Mine ...\" with boundaries given. Laminated, two red seals, watermark.","A.D.S. 1 page. In consideration of sum of 5 shillings, Roger and Mildred Gregory have \"Bargained and Sold ... unto Augustine Washington all that ... Tract ... Lying ... in the Parish of Overwharton and county of Stafford, Containing by Estimation two Thousand five Hundred Acres being a moity or half of five Thousand Acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ... \". Document signed, endorsed by G.W. \"Roger and Mildd. Gregory Lease to Auge. Washington 18th Oct. 1726,\" oversize document, laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks; also endorsed by G.W.Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court Oct. 20 1726 by R. Hickman Clerk of General Court.","A.D.S. 1 page. Roger and Mildred Gregory, \"... for and in Consideration of the Summ of one hundred and Eighty pounds Sterling ... Do Give Grant ... unto the said Augustine Washington ... in he the said Augustine Washington's actuall possession Now being by vertue of a Bargan and Sale to him there of made by Indenture ... All that ... Tract ... of Land ... Lying ... in the parish of Overwharton and County of Stafford containing by Estimation two thousand five hundred acres being a moiety or half of five thousand acres of Land formerly laid out for Coll. Nicholas Spencer and Capt. Lawrence Washington ...\" Document signed, oversize document, endorsed \"Roger Gregory and Mildred Gregory Augt. Washington,\" [this is possibly in Augustine Washington's hand], dated in George Washington's hand \"19th of Oct. 1726,\" laminated, 2 red seals, watermarks. Signed by Rog. and Mildred Gregory. Witnessed by Robt. Lawton and Isaac Parkinson. Proved at General Court on Oct. 20, 1726 by R. Hickman, Clerk of General Court.","Deed of lease for 2 parcels of Mount Vernon land from William Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","Deed of release of Mount Vernon lands, William and Elizabeth Spencer to Lawrence Washington.","A.D.S. 1 page. For five shillings, leases land for one year in Prince William Cty. [Fairfax] on Dogue Creek \"being part of a Tract formerly granted to Collo. William Travers ...\" containing 545 1/2 acres. Autograph document signed, oversize document, laminated, docketed. Signed by Zepha. Wade and witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anna A. Hampton, John Hart, and [Jn.] Thurman. Receipted on reverse for 5 shillings by Z. Wade same witnesses. Acknowledged in Court July 29, 1740 by Catesby Cocke, Clerk.","A.D.S. 1 page. For sum of one hundred pounds sterling the Wades deed to John Brown \"all that tract or Parcell of Land ... sicuate lying and being in the County of Prince William [Fairfax] at the head of Doeg Creek and being part of a tract formerly granted to Colo. Wm. Travers\" (March 22, 1677)--later purchased by Wade of Thomas Brooke and Sarah his wife-- 545 1/2 acres. Document signed, docketed, oversize document, laminated, watermark. Signed by Violinder and Zeph. Wade, witnessed by Richard Osborn, Anne Hampton, John [Hart?] and Jno Thurman. Receipt for £100 on reverse, signed by Wade, with same witnesses. Recorded July 29, 1740; also a commission to examine Violinder Wade about her consent to relinquishing her dower rights in the land--signed by Catesby Cocke, clerk. [See under 1805, April 29, Defense of title to Woodlawm, by Lawrence Lewis].","A.D.S. on vellum. 1 page. Army Commission of Lawrence Washington as captain in provincial forces serving under Admiral Vernon in the Cartagena campaign. Signed by Hollis Newcastle [Duke of Newcastle], entered with Secretary at war by Thomas Sherwin. Entered with Commissioner of Musters by [Jas. Pitchart?]. Embossed seal, and seal of George II, Docketed and marked \"This commission was delivered the tenth day of July 1740 to the within named Lawrence Washington Esqr. [signed] Will Gooch.\"","Survey plat map of land contained between Dogue Run and Little Hunting Creek, shows the original grant of land between the Spencer family and the Washington family originally granted by Thomas Lord Culpeper in 1674 to Col. John Washington, who arrived in Virginia in 1657 and to Col. Nathaniel Spencer for a grant of 5,000 acres. This land is the future site of Mount Vernon. Survey made for plaintiff Sampson Darrell against defendant Zephaniah Wade. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","A.D.S. 9 pages. Deposition in the suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell. Depositions of William Godfrey, Robert Step[h]ens, Edward Violet, Penelope Osborne, Ann Drakeford, Daniel Ansdale, Thomas, Odford, John Gist, William Brummett, Elias Guess, Thomas Lewis, Bryant Allison, John Sno[w]den, James Halley, Sarah Lewis, John Simpson, and Jeremiah Sparks, in a boundary dispute between Thomas Marshall and Samson [or Sampson?] Darrell involving the line of the original grant to Nichol Spencer and Washington--includes reference to Wm. Sparks, tennant to Augustine W-n, living on Little Hunting Creek--includes plat of surveys and marks on disputed land. Summary Depositions sworn before George Mason and Daniel Jenings. Document, copy teste by L. Tazewell and Ben. Waller endorsed \"Marshall v. Darrell, Copy Depost.,\" laminated, oversize document, watermark. See also under 1748, Map of Spencer-Washington tract.","Deed of Lease of Mount Vernon land, Henry Frenn to Lawrence Washington","Account, settlement of the estate of Lawrence Washington, and estate documents","Document signed \"Fairfax\" on parchment. Grants 425 acres of land in Augusta County to Jacob Christman. As the document notes, this land along the Lost River of Cacapon was surveyed by George Washington.","Indenture, deed of release from Ignatius Digges, William Digges, and John Addison to Thomas Colvill. \"... all that [ ] Tenement parcel or Tract of Land [ ] and known by the name of William Cliftons Dwelling Plantation Situate Lying [and being in the County of Fairfax] ... containing four Hundred Acres ...\" Laminated, oversize document, 3 red seals (blurred) watermarks. This land is believed to have been occupied by George Augustine Washington at a later date. Signed by Ignt. Digges, W. Digges and Jn. Addison. No witnesses. On reverse, a receipt for money, signed by Wm. and Ignt. Digges and Jn. Addison. Attested by [G. Wagoner ?], Court clerk, date obscured.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Indenture, Deed of Release for Fairfax County land from Charles Washington and his wife Mildred to John Posey, \"... two certain Tracts of Land, One in the Tenure and occupation of Sarah Lewis widow containing two hundred acres more or less the Other situate on the branches of muddyhole containing one hundred and forty five acres more or less ...\" Document, docketed, watermarks. Signed by Charles and Mildred Washington; witnessed by Saml. Washington, Wm. Triplett, John Alexander and John Alexander Jr. Receipt for £517 by Charles Washington; Attested by [G. Wagoner,?] clerk of court, Jan. 19 1760. Endorsed by Charles Washington.","Broadside. Printed document in French and English. \"By His Excellency George Washington, Esquire, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North America.\" Gives reasons and accounts of his armies presence in Canada under command of General Schuyler, \"not to plunder, but to protect you; to animate, and bring forth into Action those Sentiments of Freedom you have disclosed...\"","Copy of the two known surviving recieved letters from George Washington to Martha Washington. The letter dated 1775 June 18, George Washington writes to Martha Washington regarding the \"American cause\" and his need to go \"to Boston to take upon [him] the command\". He mentions his possible death and will. The letter dated 1775 June 23, the original of which is located within the George Washington Presidential Library's collections, George Washington writes to Martha Washington as he departs Philadelphia for Boston and he does not know when he will be able to write again. He hopes to have a \"happy meeting with you [Martha] sometime in the fall\".","Map, \"Plan of the Operations of General Washington against The Kings Troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776 to the 3rd January 1777 by William Faden.\" London, Published according to Act of Parliament 15th April 1777 by Wm Faden, Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross.","A.D.S. 1 page. Document signed, laminated, docketed \"Isaac Sotherland's Deed for 215 Acres in Frederick County Entd. and Exd.\" Deed for 215 acres of waste and ungranted lands in the Drains of Babb Creek in Frederick County--to pay annual quit rent of 1/ for every 50 A. Signed by Fairfax.","A.D. 6 pages. Account, purchases of clothing, blankets. Jabez Clark company. Docketed \"Comy Jabez Clark, rect. To Comy Hubbard for Cloathing and Blankets.\"","Broadside. Woodcut Royal Arms of Great Britain-Calls for the British American Colonies to be freed from the \"tyranny\" of the Patriots. These \"Associated Loyalists\" were formed when the British occupied Rhode Island. Watermarked sheet of laid paper.","A.D. 1 page. Clothing allotments and cost, Connecticut Regiment of Col. Seth Warner. \"Colo. Seth Warners Regiment for Officers Cloathing.\"","A.D. 1 page. Inspection return. Troop inspection chart.This document was signed just 4 days after the execution of British spy John Andre. It is a table detailing 265 \"rank and file\"; 16 officers, 22 sergeants, 13 drum and fifers; lists the units' arms and ammo. The document shows the troop and arms strength during the American Revolution.  Autograph document signed; signed by Col. Ebenezer Sprout, Inspecting officer of the 12th Massachusetts and Capt. Silas Burbank, temporary commander.","A.D. 1 page. Return, supplies for Yorktown. \"A return of goods purchased for the Navy of France,\" and shipped to Newport.","A.D. 1 page. Return, clothing received from the regimental clothier for the use of Jackson's company.","A.D. 6 pages. Muster roll, New Windsor-Newburgh encampment. Autograph document in an unknown hand, listing 183 officers, surgeons, chaplains, waggon masters, aides-de-camp, paymasters, and others, beginning with \"His Excellency General Washington.\"","Roll and muster. A.D.S. 1 page. \"Roll and Muster of the Fourth Company Seventh Massachusetts Regiment taken for the month of March 1783.\" Document signed, (oversize), partially printed.","A.D.S. 4 pages. Including codicil, Nov. 19, 1785. Will of John Augustine Washington of Bushfield, younger brother of George Washington.","A list of Masters and Indentured Servants [Fairfax County, Virginia] with their trades and terms of service. Includes George Washington, Lund Washington, and George Mason. Autograph document, laminated, 1 page.","D.S. 8 pages. A listing of the furniture and division into 3 parts--half to go to Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, and 1/4 each to Corbin and Bushrod Washington--Value placed on each piece--total amt. of £385.9.0. This division agreed to and signed by Hannah [Bushrod] Washington, Corbin Washington, and Bushrod Washington. Document signed, oversize document, charred and torn, but laminated, watermarks. Date on original catalog card appears [1787 ?]. Probably done shortly after J.A. Washington's death in early Jan. 1787.","A.D. 4 pages. Docketed by Hustler. Thomas Paine wrote to John Hustler on issues of a new constitution in France and directly transcribes Washington's address to the Society of Quakers.","A folio-sized penmanship book dating from 1795, written by Joseph Swan of Medford School, likely in Massachusetts. The first page of the book extols the virtues and influence of President George Washington.","Printed form with manuscript additions. A receipt for twelve dollars of taxes paid by William Augustine Washington for his four wheel carriage, called a post chaise, which is drawn by four horses for the conveyance of more than one person. The receipt is mounted on paper with an engraving of William Augustine.","A British eulogy that features a boulder labeled \"Washington,\" steadfast amidst a raging sea. By W.P. Blake, London.","Sketch, Proposed monument to George Washington by William Smith. Autograph document, drawn by Smith. In oversize folder, in color, watermark (fleur de lis over barred shield). Date on original catalog card appears [1800] [Jan. 1].","Broadside, by his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, esquire, governor, and commander in chief over the state of Connecticut. A Proclamation. \"To call the attention of the People of the State to a serious consideration and review of their moral and religious conduct - to solemn reflections on the errors of their ways - \" etc.  1800","Account, Estate of Genl. George Washington deceased in account with Bushrod Washington and Lawrence Lewis acting executors","Account, Col. William A. Washington with Joshua Riddle. D. 8 pages. Document, folio size. Contains ordinary accounts of miscellaneous goods.","Document signed, partly printed, docketed \"Policy of Assurance for The Honbl. Bushrod Washington.\" Signed by James Rawlings.[See also under 1815, Aug. 23, Insurance Evaluation on Mt. Vernon]. Policy for a barn at Mount Vernon.","A.D.S. 2 pages. Inventory, Estate of Dr. Greenwood. Dr. Greenwood was one of George Washington's dentists. He practiced in New York City. There are no dental instruments on this inventory. Document signed, (partly printed).","D.S. 2 pages. Deed of 512 acres in 4 tracts in Frederick County to Wm. Stephenson, trustee; if Geo. F. Washington does not pay $10,000 owed Taliaferro Stribling as executor of Francis Stribling Senr., land to be advertised for sale by Stephenson, and then Stribling is to be paid from the proceeds of sales. If money is paid, Stephenson to reconvey the land to Geo. F. Washington. Signed by Geo. F. Washington, Maria Washington, Talifaferro Stribling, Wm. Stephenson. Aug 7, 1826 certification of Maria Washington's acknowledgement of the indenture witnessed by Francis Stribling and William Lynn. Aug 23, 1826 - recorded by Thomas Allen Tidball, clerk of Frederick County Court. Document signed, docketed \"Washington [wife] to Stephenson Deed of Trust use of F. Striblings Exec. 1826 August 23rd Ack by Washington [ ], recorded 523d page and examined,\" oversize document, laminated, watermark.","D. 2 pages. Labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon,\"--gives boundary lines of J.A.W.'s part of estate--also shows parts held by Bush. C. Washington and heirs of Bushrod Jr.-- Survey made by James M. Brown, Deputy Sur. of Jefferson Cty., May 10th 1831. Silked. Some corrections made in 1845. A map and survey labeled \"A Map of Mount Vernon\" and docketed \"Platt +c. of Mr. John A. Washington's part of Mount Vernon, 1225 acres.\"","Leaves gathered at MV and Niagara Falls, pressed onto page with descriptions \"Washington's Tomb Mt. Vernon gathered by A.J. Lawrence May 1842\" and \"Niagara Falls June 1842, gathered by A.J. Lawrence.\"","Manuscript map in ink and watercolor, signed \"Copied by J. Hammond Coulter. Minersville.\" The map shows the boundaries of George Washington's farms along the Potomac River.","Manuscript plan of Mount Vernon titled \"Old apple orchard planted in 1871 - with pears, peaches +c.\" Includes a key, labeling the Mount Vernon mansion and all its outbuildings as they appeared in the late 1800s.","\"Mount Vernon home and tomb of Washington. Grounds opened at 11 o'clock A.M. Closed and cleared promptly at 4 o'clock P.M. Entrance fee, 25 cents. Positively no admittance on Sunday. Picnics not allowed on Mt. Vernon grounds. Special arrangement for June, July, Aug., Sept., '93: To accommodate Columbian Excursionists, the open hours will be extended to 6 o'clock P.M., on Wednesdays only. Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association\"","Washington's watermarked paper. 1 Sheet (15\" x 17 1/2\") ; 1 Sheet (15 1/4\" x 18 1/2\") ; 3 Sheets (15\" x 18 1/4\") A corner of sheet \"c\" is torn off ; 1 Sheet (14 1/2\" x 18\") Folio: ruled for ledger use. ; 1 sheet tissue (18-1/2 x 15).","Manuscript copy of Washington's 1783 address in Annapolis to resign his commission as Commander in Chief. Noted at bottom \"Presented to the Mt. Vernon Mansion by George Bristow. 1 Chas. St. Balt.\""],"names_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Hall \u0026 Sellers (Philadelphia)","United States. Continental Congress","Potomac Company","Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union","La Fayette Family","Custis Family","Fairfax family","Washington, Lawrence, 1565-1616","Washington, John, -1677","Spencer, Nicholas, 1633-1677","Brent, George","Byrd, William, 1674-1744","Parke, Daniel, 1664 or 1665-1710","Custis, John, 1678-1749","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Fairfax, Catherine Culpeper, Baroness, -1719","Darrell, Sampson, -1777","Washington, Augustine, approximately 1694-1743","Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757","Lee, Henry, 1691-1747","Berry, Joseph","Vernon, Edward, 1684-1757","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Rutherford, Thomas Abdy, 1755-1798","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Carlyle, John, 1720-1780","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Washington, Hannah Bushrod, approximately 1738-1804","Pine, Robert Edge, 1730?-1788","Greenleaf, Moses, 1755-1812","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Jenifer, Daniel of St. Thomas, 1723-1790","Ledyard, William, 1738-1781","Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794","Barras, Jacques-Melchior, Comte de, 1719-1793","Stuart, Eleanor Calvert Custis, approximately 1758-1811","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Washington, Charles, 1738-1799","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804","Whiting, Matthew, 1730-1810","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Houdon, Jean-Antoine, 1741-1828","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Washington, Corbin, 1764-1799","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Washington, Julia Ann Blackburn, 1768-1829","Craufurd, Sarah Blackburn, 1772-1862","Ford, West, approximately 1784-1863","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Leggett, Aaron, 1792-1860","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Knox, Henry, 1750-1806","Peter, Martha Parke Custis, 1777-1854","Washington, William, 1752-1810","Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1760-1824","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Blackburn, Christian Scott, 1745-1815","Fraunces, Samuel, approximately 1722-1795","Dandridge, Bartholomew, approximately 1774-1802","Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829","Scott, Gustavus, 1753-1800","Butler, James (Overseer)","Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835","Washington, Anna Maria Thomasina Blackburn, 1790-1833","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Armstrong, John, 1758-1843","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","McHenry, James, 1753-1816","Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Lee, Henry, 1756-1818","Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Washington, Lawrence Augustine, 1774-1824","Cabot, George, 1752-1823","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Webb, James","Lear, Mary Stilson, 1739-1829","Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825","Bowie, William","West, Benjamin, 1738-1820","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Simms, Charles","King, Rufus, 1755-1827","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Peters, Richard, 1744-1828","Pinckney, Mary Stead, approximately 1751-1812","Craik, William, 1761-1807","Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Law, John, 1784?-1822","Law, Elizabeth Parke Custis, 1776-1831","Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867","Beverley, Robert, 1769-1843","Rogers, Nicholas, 1753-1822","Washington, John Augustine, II, 1789-1832","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","White, William, 1748-1836","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Thornton, Anna Maria Washington, 1788-1816","Carter, Betty Lewis, 1765-1830","Conrad, Mary Eliza Angela Lewis, 1813-1839","Lewis, Lorenzo, 1803-1847","Tucker, St. 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Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","Rickert, Wayne","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795","Whipple, William, 1730-1785","Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811","Smallwood, William, 1732-1792","Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794","Dayton, Elias, 1737-1807","Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803","Searle, James, 1730-1797","Fell, John, 1721-1798","Mumford, Thomas, 1728-1799","Floyd, William, 1734-1821","Dayton, Ebenezer, 1744-1802","Ellery, William, 1727-1820","Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790","Lee, Charles, 1731-1782","Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806","Hancock, John, 1737-1793","Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814","Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Hooper, William, 1742-1790","Hewes, Joseph, 1730-1779","Penn, John, 1740 or 1741-1788","Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785","Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796","Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786","Jay, John, 1745-1829","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Lee, Francis Lightfoot, 1734-1797","Lee, William, 1739-1795","Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818","De Berdt, Dennis, Jr.","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Langdon, John, 1741-1819","Madison, James, 1751-1836","Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831","Marshall, John, 1755-1835","Patton, John M. (John Mercer), 1797-1858","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Morris, Robert, 1734-1806","Holker, John, 1745-1822","Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789","Paine, Robert Treat, 1731-1814","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Revere, Paul, 1735-1818","Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784","Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813","Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800","Walton, George, 1749 or 1750-1804","Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Weare, Meshech, 1713-1786","Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794","Livingston, William, 1723-1790","Wolcott, Oliver, 1726-1797","English \n.    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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026amp; Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrue copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026amp; Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRichard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. 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Many of the manuscripts date from the era of the American Revolution, and several are directly relevant to the course of the war. Among the documents are single letters by John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, Lafayette, James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Paul Revere, and George Washington, as well as letters and other documents that include the signatures of signers of the Declaration of Independence.","John Adams writes William Plumer, New Hampshire Senator and Governor, discussing the Fries Rebellion of 1799 in Pennsylvania. He pardoned armed tax resisters, including John Fries, convicted of treason. Letter, signed. 1 page.","Letter from Josiah Bartlett to William Whipple regarding the movement of American and British forces in New York and New Jersey. He outlines the many challenges that the revolutionary cause faced in New York, New England, and generally, including supply and money problems, the health of the troops, and the persistence of divided loyalties in the aftermath of the Americans declaring independence. Bartlett signed the Declaration of Independence and served as governor of New Hampshire during Washington's presidency.","Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Aaron Burr writes to the President of the Senate, Thomas Jefferson, when the United States was almost at war with France in 1798, offering to provide information about New York City's defense plan to the state legislature. He writes, \"As one of the Committee appointed by the inhabitants of the City of New York to direct the temporary defence of the said city I have been instructed to give to either House of the Legislature such information as may be in my power relative to that object. Pursuant to such instructions I shall chearfully [sic] attend the Senate or any Committee thereof for that purpose whenever required\".  Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Aaron Burr writes to Thomas Hill Hubbard regarding a legal case. He writes \"In the case of Jackson... vs Varick and Bacon, I pray you to transmit to me, so soon as may be convenient to you, a copy of the Rule which was entered at the last term on my motion to amend the case and Bill of Exceptions - also certified copies of the affidavits which were produced on each side, those offered by the Depts to be certified separately... so that one my be used without the other. Also certified copies of the Rules entered on the Trials... in the several cases of W.D. Craft vs Baldwin Ex of Elias Baldwin and A. Burr is the same - note the changes, which will be remitted\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Chase writes to William Smallwood, President of the Maryland State Senate, regarding his recent appointment as Chief Judge of the General Court of Maryland and his subsequent resignation from his previous role. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Abraham Clark, a New Jersey delegate, writes to Col. Elias Dayton, an experienced veteran, to inform him he has not won the promotion he sought. Clark writes, \"Congress is impressed with the necessity of observing economy in the public expenses and having been formerly too profuse in the promotion of officers determined to stop their hand. They say N.Jersey hath our Major Gen. and by the reduction proposed we shall have but two Regiments. What prospect have I then of obtaining another Genl. officer... We have had no recommendation for this measure either from the Genl. [Washington] - The Legislature- or even the brigade. You mention the promotion of Genls. [Nathanael] Greene and [Daniel] Morgan, but their appointments were... requests from Maryland [actually Rhode Island] and Virginia, this cannot be offered in your favour. I see the embarrassment the subject is under.\" Clark adds that \"Genl. Sullivan hath wrote to the Genl. desiring his opinion... and desired me to postpone any proposals respecting you, till he rcd. an answer.\" He concludes, \"There stands the matter. I wish the arrangement of our Brigade could be postponed...that some favourable occurrence might offer in your favour.\" Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Letter from Commercial Committee of Congress, Francis Lewis, James Searle, and John Fell, to Thomas Mumford. Francis Lewis is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Letter is requesting gunpowder for American Independence, \"...This committee have lodged monies in the hands of the agents at St.Eustatia to procure powder... If therefore you will enclose us your order on Messrs. Milner and Haynes for the remainder for the fifty tons of powder they had contracted to deliver, our agents will immediately pay them the balance that may be due to them. As we shall send a vessel to St. Eustatia in a short time we must beg your answer by return of post...\" St. Eustatia, an island in the Caribbean, was a center for contraband trade during the Revolutionary War. Letter signed. 1 page.","Petition from Ebenezer Dayton to the Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Dayton confesses how he did \"flee from there [New York] as a refugee, leaving his lands in the power of the enemy\", and petitions to acquire a \"whaleboat\".  William Floyd, Dayton's neighbor, certifies Dayton's claims. Floyd is a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph , signed, 2 pages.","William Ellery writes a 'Private \u0026 Confidential' letter to an unknown recipient regarding Daniel E. Updike's health circumstances and ability to work due to alcohol. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Benjamin Franklin writes to General Charles Lee in order to introduce Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","True copy of a General Horatio Gate's letter to John Hancock, in Hancock's hand. Gates writes to Hancock regarding a court martial of Col. Donald Campbell. Letter signed. 1 page.","Elbridge Gerry writes to John Adams, President of the United States. He writes \"If an answer, to the letter which your excellency proposed to write to Mr. Pickering on my concerns, is received, I will do myself the honor of waiting on you at any time which may best serve your convenience. Mrs. Gerry unites with me in best respects to yourself and Lady. Be assured, I remain Dear Sir with every sentiment of attachment.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lyman Hall, Governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Mrs. Street (possibly his sister) regarding health and life post Revolutionary war. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Alexander Hamilton writes to Colonel John Fitzgerald, while he waits for the Treaty of Paris to arrive. He writes \"The enclosed letter is for Mr. Bowman who married Mrs. Cattle. I am told he is at Alexandria which makes me trouble you with the letter. Should he have left that place for South Carolina, I will thank you to forward it to him. No definitive treaty yet arrived nor any thing else of importance new. I write in Congress...\" A cessation of hostilities had been proclaimed by the British in February and by Congress in April. The provisional peace treaty, negotiated in Paris, was ratified by Congress on April 15, but a long delay ensued before the signing of the final treaty in Paris, 1783 September 3. Both Hamilton and Fitzgerald served as aides-de-camp to Washington during the Revolution. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Harrison, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes a letter to an unknown sir. He writes regarding a Capt. Cherry. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Patrick Henry writes to the unidentified 'County Lieutenant of Berkely [Berkeley].' He writes \"You are hereby directed to furnish General Hand with the numbers of men he may call from your militia to defend the frontier or challenge the Indians.\" Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","William Hooper, away from the Continental Congress to visit his mother, writes to Joseph Hewes and John Penn regarding General Clinton. Hooper  was a member in all five North Carolina Provincial Congresses, a member of the Continental Congress, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Stephen Hopkins, Governor of Rhode Island and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Christopher Harris during the French and Indian War, ordering a Colonel to take forces to Albany and join Major General William Johnson for a campaign against the French at Crown Point. Autograph document, signed. 2 pages.","Francis Hopkinson, Esq., Judge for the Courts of Admiralty for the State of Pennsylvania, directs Clement Biddle Esq., Marshall for the court, to \"sell at public venue the sloop or vessel called the Polly her guns, tackle, apparel, furniture and all and singular the goods, wares and merchandise laden and found on board her at the time of her capture and that after deducting the costs and charges of the trial condemnation and sale out of the monies arising from the said sale you divide the residue of the said monies into two equal parts one of which you are to pay overunto the agent or agents of the owners of the Brigantine or Vessel called the Fair American to and for their use and the other you are to pay over unto the Agent or Agents of the Officers and Crew belonging to the said Brigantine Fair American to and for their use and if it shall happen that any of the said owners officers or crew shall neglect to appear either in person or by agent to receive their respective shares of said monies then you are forthwith to bring such shares into this court to the intent the same may remain ready to be paid to them whenever they are their agents duly authorised may appear and demand the same according to the Resolves of Congress the usages of nations and the Act of Assembly of this state in such case made and provided and how you shall have executed this writ make return to me at a court of Admiralty to be held at my chambers in Philadelphia on the tenth day of November together with this writ given under my hand and the seal of the court twentieth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one.\" On verso, Biddle responds confirming sale of the Sloop Polly and cargo. Autograph document signed, 2 pages. Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.","Samuel Huntington, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence, writes to Jabez Huntington, regarding preparations being made to prepare for the invasion of the British Navy. Letter mentions William Williams, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and Esek Hopkins, Commander of the Continental Navy. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","John Jay, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir, regarding court and Mr. Antell's affidavit. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","Thomas Jefferson writes, while he was the U.S. Minister to France, to William Gordon about the actions he has taken to assist Gordon's efforts to write a history of the American Revolution, and conveys his thoughts on what market may exist for the publication in France. Gordon conducted part of his research for his history at Mount Vernon. Gordon published The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the late War, and of the Thirteen Colonies from their origin, to that period, 4 vols. (London: William Gordon, 1788). Letter also mentions Marquis de la Fayette. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to agents De Berdt, Lee \u0026 Sayre regarding the sale and purchase of 80 hogsheads and tobacco. Autograph letter, signed. 4 pages.","Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon congratulating Langdon as a judge and describing his ill health. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","James Madison, Secretary of State, writes to Mitchill regarding court testimony, possibly in reference to Smith and Ogden trial. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Mercer Patton of Virginia regarding a court case and Judge Johnson. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","James Monroe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown sir, regarding the sale of enslaved people. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Robert Morris, member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to John Langdon regarding business relations with John Holker. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence and brigadier general in the Continental army, writes to General George Weedon, of Richmond, updating him on the mobilization of Virginia's defenses against a British incursion in the Hampton Roads area.\nAutograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts, Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration of Independence, files a complaint against the respondent Margaret Draper, as she \"levied war, and conspired to levy War against the Government and people of this Province, Colony, and State; and then and there adhered to the King of Great Britain, his fleets and armies, enemies of the said Province, Colony, and State; and then and there did give them aid and comfort\". Partially printed document, signed by the author, with notes in his hand. 1 page.","Timothy Pickering, Secretary of War and signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Burgess Ball to inform him that the president has not selected his Potomac land for the location of a federal arsenal. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Paul Revere writes a discharge certificate for Caleb Legg. Autograph document, signed. 1 page.","Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown recipient, ordering \"that the Guard be strengthened with a Captain and twenty four men to be furnished from all the Troops now in town proportion to their numbers\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Armand John DeRosset Sr., regarding Rush's \"second volume of medical inquiries\" about his \"principles on dropsy and pulmonary consumption\". Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to an unknown Sir regarding the legal proceedings in a land dispute. Date is unclear, could be February or July. Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to Major General Benjamin Lincoln seeking his help regarding sums for the military being misapplied by citizens [Georgia] and hung up in the Department of the Army resulting in shortages for the troops in the Georgia militias. Autograph letter, signed. 2 pages.","George Washington writes to Burgess Ball, regarding Ball's interest in the federal government purchasing some of his land for the construction of an arsenal. Washington indicates that he will leave the matter to the Secretary of War, Timothy Pickering, and not discuss it further, lest their family connection lend an appearance of impropriety. Ball was married to Frances Washington, the daughter of George's brother Charles.  Autograph letter, signed. 3 pages.","William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to President Meshech Weare [New Hampshire] regarding the recent arrival of Mr. William Trail from Bermuda. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, regarding the safe passage of a British deserter, Humphrey Belcher, through American lines. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.","Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence, writes to his wife, Laura Wolcott. 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Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","The collection is divided into three series: Manuscripts, Publications, and Oversize. The folders are arranged in chronological order within each series.","Series 1. Manuscripts\nSeries 2. Publications\nSeries 3. Oversize","Pater Noster Row, London: R. Baldwin, 1754","London : Printed for Daniel Browne, 1721","Paris: c. 1720-1747","Paris : J. F. La Harpe, 1780","Charing Cross, London: Sold by T. Jefferys, 1758","London: Printed for Robt. Sayer, 1775","Paris: 1789","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 718","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 75","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 712","This collection consist of 47 documents, 10 maps, and 1 map slipcase collected by Ted and Mary Wendell. The collection pertains to George Washington and includes 25 documents written, annotated, or signed by Washington. Much of the material concerns the Revolutionary War, western land claims following the French and Indian War, and British and American governmental records. The dates of the material range from 1721-1826.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for John Elswick, detailing 437 acres on Lost River in Augusta County (now Hampshire County, WV). Two additional people are listed in the document: John Lonem and Samuel McHandry (C.C.-chainmen). The docket on verso notes, 'Deed drawn in Thomas Walter's name'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Walter Shirley, detailing 311 acres in Frederick County, VA. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Letter from George Washington, written by Washington's secretary, John Kirkpatrick, to Peter Hog (or Hoge) with instructions to build a chain of forts along the frontiers from Fort Dinwiddie towards the Mayo River. Washington explains that this was decided by a Council of War at Fort Cumberland. He orders Hog to Augusta Courthouse to raise a militia to assist his own company in erecting the forts and urges vigilance against attack: 'you are, while upon this work to keep out constant covering parties, and above all things guard against a surprize'. Washington states that Hog's men will receive double pay for every day they work while construction is under way and he advises Hog about acquiring the necessary building tools. Letter signed, 2 pages.","Land grant to Thomas Martin for his service in the French and Indian War, under the Proclamation of 1763. Granted in New York and signed by Edwin Chandler. The docket reads 'Received New York the 20 January 1767 of Mr. Christopher Roosevelt the sum of ten shillings for my property of lands allotted me' and is signed by Thomas Martin. Manuscript document, signed by Thomas Martin, 2 pages.","Letter from Wills Hill, Lord Hillsborough, to Horatio Sharpe, Proprietary Governor of Maryland. Acting as the agent of King George III, Hillsborough orders Sharpe to submit a 'complete Collection, either in Manuscript, or Print, of the Laws of the Propriety under your Government' at the first opportunity. Letter signed, 1 page.","Order of council concerning George Washington's formal petition on behalf of himself and other veterans of the French and Indian War to receive the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754. The council has approved the petition and the petitioners will be allowed five years to survey their grants. The docket is in Washington's writing, titled 'Order of Council 15th December 1769. Respecting the 200,000 acres of land petitioned for'. Manuscript document, with autograph note by George Washington, 1 page.","Land agreement between George Washington and George Muse, granting Washington one-third of the bounty lands Muse was entitled to under Governor Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. This agreement stipulates that Washington and his heirs are responsible for the costs of surveying and securing the one-third share. Witnessed and signed by Fielding Lewis, James Hunter, and Charles Washington, as well as George Washington and George Muse. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with 2 partial red wax seals.","Land survey with plat map by William Crawford for George Washington, detailing 587 acres on the Ohio River known as the Round Bottom tract. Two additional men are named as 'chainmen'. Docket note, in Washington's writing, reads 'Memorandum of the warrants laid upon this tract', with names and acreage listed. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Copy of an order of council, in George Washington's writing, concerning Washington's proposals for apportioning the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754 to Washington and other veterans of the French and Indian War. The council accepted Washington's proposals for the division of the bounty lands already surveyed. The order goes on to list the individual claimants and their authorized patents, with listed acreage. Listed claimants include George Washington, George Muse, George Mercer, and Joshua Fry. Autograph document, 1 page.","Land survey without plat map by William Crawford for John Fry, detailing 1525 acres. A note in George Washington's writing indicates that this surveyed land is patented to Joshua Fry, John Fry's father, by an Order of Council dated November 6, 1772. This order apportioned bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War by the Proclamation of 1754. The note continues that the patent will be issued to John Fry, as Joshua Fry's heir. Six additional men are listed as 'chainmen' and 'marker'. Document is signed and docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to Jonathan Boucher concerning the tenancy of Washington's lands on the Ohio River. Washington thanks Boucher and a Dr. Barton for their assistance and asks Boucher to provide Dr. Barton with an enclosed advertisement (not identified). Washington goes into detail about the land and his estimation of its value based on location and the probability of the establishment of a new colony on the Ohio. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Order of council written and signed by John Blair, Clerk of the Council, concerning stipulations for lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War in the Proclamation of 1763. Thomas Walker is listed as the main petitioner. Docketed in George Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Account of transactions and costs between George Washington and George Mercer, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Mercer and his brother. The docket, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.11.11. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Account of the proposed costs for exploring, surveying, and patenting bounty lands granted to Richard Smith as a veteran of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754. Smith's listed part of the 200,000 granted acres is 500 acres. Signed by George Washington. Docket reads, \"Pay the within contents of One pound, three shillings, and Eight pence to Captn William Crawford' and is dated February 25, 1774 and signed by Washington as well as William Crawford. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Account of the costs between George Washington and the estate of Captain Robert Stobo, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Stobo. The docket fragment, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.6.7. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to William Preston concerning land granted to him under the Proclamation of 1754, which granted bounty lands to veterans of the French and Indian War. Washington explains that the land, located on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia), was surveyed by William Crawford. Washington asks Preston to certify this survey so that it can be submitted under the later Proclamation of 1763 in order to acquire additional lands. Washington expresses his displeasure at the idea that he will be excluded from these additional bounty lands if they are reserved solely for British regulars: 'I can see no cause why Americans (who have serv'd his Majesty in the late War with as much fidelity, and without presumption, with as much Success, as his British Troops) should be stigmatiz'd...'. Washington goes on to guarantee that he will pay Preston the same fees for approving Crawford's survey as he would if Preston were to make the survey himself. Autograph letter with signature missing (lower section of the sheet is missing), 3 pages.","Fragment of three words, from a letter from George Washington to William Preston. The letter concerns Washington's land on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia) acquired under the Proclamation of 1754 and the Proclamation of 1763. This fragment contains three words cut from the letter, 'of it, upon', and is from the missing lower section of the third page. For the remaining letter, see  2024-SC-009-017. Autograph letter unsigned.","Letter from George Washington to Peter Hog (or Hoge) concerning Captain William Crawford. Washington requests Hog's assistance in attaining a commission for Crawford as assistant surveyor to Colonel Thomas Lewis in Augusta County, VA. Washington explains that Lord John Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, has recommended this appointment. He goes on to express regret that Captain Crawford was unable to attend a meeting of the Sandy Creek claimants at Winchester on March 5th. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Account of transactions and costs between George Washington and George William Fairfax, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions range June 15-December 20, 1774, and include costs for 'cash sent to the Annapolis printer advertizing Belvoir and the sale of goods there', etc. Docket note lists a total of £238.11.10. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Letter from Guy Carleton, British Governor of Quebec, to John Powell, Deputy Paymaster General. Carleton directs Powell to pay 1369 pounds, 19 shillings, and 2 pence sterling to Mr. Bryce McCumming, Paymaster of the 31st regiment, for the subsistence of the regiment from June 25-August 24, 1776. Letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to John Hancock. Referring to himself in the third person as 'General', Washington thanks Hancock for the gift of fish sent to his camp at Morristown, NJ. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to Battaile Muse, Washington's agent for his tenanted lands in Frederick, Fauquier, Berkeley, and Loudoun counties. Washington details the purchasing of various crops such as wheat and clover and discusses market values in Alexandria, VA. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Land survey plat by George Washington of a tract along Four Mile Run in Arlington County, VA. One notation reads, 'This dotted line from the hickory to the Run gives and takes about 5 1/2 acres of land'. Autograph document, 1 page.","Assessment of the lands and estates of George Washington, with discussion about acreage of certain holdings and description of crop yields and land rents. The document notes, \"General Washington possesses 10-100 acres in one body where he lives Constantly employs 250 hands 24 ploughs sowed in the year 1778 600 bushels oats 700 acres wheat..\". Specifies livestock holdings as well. Includes a survey without plat map of an unspecified holding, with reference to shared borders with Gilbert Lane, Guisbert Lane, and Samuel Stout. Manuscript document, 1 page.","Appointment of Azor Orne as an elector of the President and Vice President, dated November 17, 1792. Signed on the left side by John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts and countersigned by Under Secretary, John Avery. Manuscript document signed, 1 page, with paper seal affixed to the upper right corner.","Letter from Joseph Habersham, Postmaster General, to the Postmaster at Machias, Maine. Habersham requests that any letters addressed to George Washington Lafayette (son of the Marquis de Lafayette), Mr. Motier, or Mr. Frestel (George Washington Lafayette's tutor) be directed to President George Washington and forwarded without delay. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from John Quincy Adams, on behalf of George Washington, to the National Assembly of the Batavian Republic. Adams, having served as the Resident Minister of the US to the Batavian Republic, is moving to another post. This letter, in which Adams refers to himself in the third person, conveys a desire for continued harmony and friendship between the two republics. Signed in Adam's writing, 'G. Washington'. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Two indenture forms. The first indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington and George Clinton sell 254 acres located south of the Mohawk River in Herkimer County, NY, part of a tract of land called Coxburgh, to four named parties: Thomas Hart, Deodatus Clark, Rufus Willard, and Judah Stebbins. The listed purchase price is £192. Signed twice by George Clinton, once for himself and once as George Washington's attorney. The second indenture form is blank with docket information on the reverse referencing the first indenture. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 3 pages.","Memorandum by George Washington concerning the provisions for the rent of his bounty lands on the Great Kanawha River. Washington details leasing plans for 23,216 acres of land for the next 100 years, including a written chart of the rents from 1798 to 1897. Autograph document signed, 3 pages.","Account and written receipt of payment for back taxes on two tracts of land on the Ohio River in Kanawha County, paid by George Washington to Augustus Woodward. The account of the money owed by Washington for the years 1791-1796 is written and signed by George Alderson, Sheriff of Kanawha County, and details the amount owed as $109.22. John Reynolds signs as a witness for Alderson's authority as Sheriff. A written receipt on verso is in George Washington's writing and confirms payment in a check on the Bank of Alexandria. Receipt is signed by Augustus Woodward. Manuscript document signed, with autograph note by George Washington, 2 pages.","Letter from George Washington to Israel Shreve concerning Shreve's delinquent bond payments to Washington. Washington states '...to be plain, I never expect to obtain what is due from you, to me, but by a resort to a Court of Justice'. If Shreve can provide the Sheriff with the payment he owes, the Sheriff has been instructed to stay the legal proceedings that are about to be brought against him. Washington continues that he cannot extend more time to Shreve and that he expects the late payment as well as the next payment when it is due. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Bond between Lawrence Lewis, the executor of George Washington's estate, William Augustine Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr., for $230.00 for the sale of a bull from Mount Vernon. Typescript document, signed by William Augustine Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.","Letter from Bushrod Washington to William Augustine Washington concerning George Washington's estate. William is to receive $326.10 for his share of George Washington's U.S. stocks. Bushrod explains that a large part of the stock which George Washington lent to the Potomac Company has been paid to Mr. Lewis for the payment of debts, and Washington's western lands should be divided as soon as possible. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Isaac Story to Thomas Jefferson concerning Story's desire for a commission. He has not had his authority as a Commissioner of Bankruptcy restored and he details his financial and legal experience. He indicates that he is including a geometrical illustration of the square root that he sent to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (not identified) as proof of his abilities. He goes on to praise George Washington and John Adams, stating of Adams, 'I was conversant with him from a child, as he was often in my Father's office'. He mentions his nephew, Joseph Story. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","British Order in Council signed by King George III concerning payment for shipping of British goods by London merchant, George Barclay, to Daniel Clarke in New Orleans. The document details an owed sum of £30,000 and upwards. George III grants permission for Barclay and company to load neutral ships with goods such as gold, silver, and indigo in Havana, River Plata, or Vera Cruz. Signed 'Spencer' at conclusion. Document signed, 3 pages, with blind embossed stamp and wax-sealed paper stamp.","Letter from George Clinton to Benjamin Walker concerning lands owned jointly by Clinton and George Washington which, following the death of George Washington, have been transferred to his nephew and namesake, George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Certificate of freedom for a man named James Dusenbury in the city and county of New York. This document confirms Dusenbury's free status and provides his physical description as five foot two inches, dark eyes, with gray hair, and a listed age of around 62. His birthplace is listed as Queen's County, NY, and his free status was established in 1798. Signed by Andrew Lawrence as a witness and by Richard Cunningham, an Alderman of New York City. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.","Fragment of a document regarding lease payments with incomplete notes in George Washington's writing. Typescript document with autograph notes, 1 page.","This map was engraved by John Gibson and published in The London Magazine or Gentleman's Intelligencer, vol. 23 (June, 1754). It depicts the region from Lake Ontario southwest to the New River, and shows forts, trails, waterfalls, and general locations of Native American tribe settlements.","Broadside by Andrew Van Bibber in Baltimore, MD, advertising lands for sale or rent along the Little Kanawha River. The advertisement references President George Washington's land holdings on the Great Kanawha River and his formation of an 'extensive and valuable settlement'. Van Bibber states he will accept produce, paper, property, or enslaved people as payment. Manuscript note on verso, dated 12 November 1825, concerns 2000 acres of land and a Michael Ryan and Mr. Keys. Typescript document, 1 page.","Printed Congressional act from the fourth Congress of the U.S. in the second session. Concerning additional duties on certain imported goods, including brown sugar, sugar-candy, and cocoa. Typescript document, 1 page.","This map of French Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley is from,'A new general atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world', 1721. Includes information about Native American settlements.","Map of Canada, and the East Coast of America including Florida, Virginia, New York, North and South Carolina, as well as the course of the Mississippi River. The map was engraved by Herman Van Loon and was part of Nicholas de Fer's 'Atlas Curieux'. Includes notes and a list of coordinates for various locations on the right side, as well as locations of various Native American settlements. The cartouche notes that this copy of the map is available from I.F. Benard (Jacques-François Benard), son-in-law of Nicholas de Fer, who took over the business after de Fer's death in 1720. Benard et al continued to sell de Fer's unaltered maps into the 1740s, dating this edition from c.1720-1747, with the original made in 1702.","Document signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, granting 89 acres of land in Brunswick County, VA, to Ebenezer Shearman in the name of King George II. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Covers the area from the Great Lakes to South Carolina and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River. Shows provinces, towns, forts, tribal territories, and Native American settlements. Appears in Giles Robert de Vaugondy's 'Atlas Universal', 1757.","Map of the Midwestern and Southern states, including Florida and Louisiana. Shows topographic features, locations of forts and missions, and Native American settlements. Appears in Jean Françoise de la Harpe's 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages ... atlas', 1780.","Copied from the 1755 original, includes historical notes and 3 distance tables. It also locates hundreds of European and Native American settlements and depicts networks of roads and trails. Includes notations for Dartmouth College, the location of 'elephant bones', salt and limestone deposits, petroleum in western Pennsylvania, and coal in Ohio.","One map slipcase, associated with map titled 'A general map of the middle British colonies, in America...' by Lewis Evans and engraved by J. Gibson, 1758. Marbled board slipcase.","Document titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1765 and Ending the 29th day of September 1766'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 2 pages.","Document titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1766 and Ending the 29th day of September 1767'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Deed of land granted from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, to Henry Whiting concerning a 951 acre tract in Berkeley County called Swan Ponds. The surveyor is listed as Guy Broadwater and Richard Rigg, with neighbors listed as Rutherford, Turner, Wilson, Fairfax, and Vanmeter abutting. Document signed by Lord Fairfax, 1 page, with paper seal over wax.","Map of Virginia and Maryland based on surveys by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson, accurately delineating boundaries, roads, settlements, and Native American trails, and incorporating considerable new geographical information. It was issued in 1775 for inclusion in Thomas Jeffery's 'American Atlas'.","Document signed by George Clinton, Governor of New York, granting 300 acres of land in the township of Clinton in Montgomery County to Edward Carpenter. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions and green ribbon seal fragment, 1 page.","The map was published to accompany 'Prospectus pour l'éstablissement sur les rivières d'Ohio et de Scioto en Amérique', 1789. The prospectus and map were issued by the Scioto Company, which was associated with the Ohio Company. The map shows Ohio from Lake Erie south to the Ohio River, and as far west as the Scioto.","Identifies individual land grants in the area that would become Ohio. Note printed near top center of map indicates map is meant to be colored.","Map showing the route of the proposed Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with the route highlighted in red. Includes elevation profile in 3 segments, and 'Tranverse section of the canal'. Statement of responsibility: 'Reduced from the general map annexed to the report upon the contemplated canal and drawn, by Lieut. Farley, U.S.A. ; etched by Wm. Harrison, Georgetown, D.C. ; letter'd by D.R. 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The collection pertains to George Washington and includes 25 documents written, annotated, or signed by Washington. Much of the material concerns the Revolutionary War, western land claims following the French and Indian War, and British and American governmental records. The dates of the material range from 1721-1826.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with plat map by George Washington for John Elswick, detailing 437 acres on Lost River in Augusta County (now Hampshire County, WV). Two additional people are listed in the document: John Lonem and Samuel McHandry (C.C.-chainmen). The docket on verso notes, 'Deed drawn in Thomas Walter's name'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with plat map by George Washington for Walter Shirley, detailing 311 acres in Frederick County, VA. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, written by Washington's secretary, John Kirkpatrick, to Peter Hog (or Hoge) with instructions to build a chain of forts along the frontiers from Fort Dinwiddie towards the Mayo River. Washington explains that this was decided by a Council of War at Fort Cumberland. He orders Hog to Augusta Courthouse to raise a militia to assist his own company in erecting the forts and urges vigilance against attack: 'you are, while upon this work to keep out constant covering parties, and above all things guard against a surprize'. Washington states that Hog's men will receive double pay for every day they work while construction is under way and he advises Hog about acquiring the necessary building tools. Letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand grant to Thomas Martin for his service in the French and Indian War, under the Proclamation of 1763. Granted in New York and signed by Edwin Chandler. The docket reads 'Received New York the 20 January 1767 of Mr. Christopher Roosevelt the sum of ten shillings for my property of lands allotted me' and is signed by Thomas Martin. Manuscript document, signed by Thomas Martin, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Wills Hill, Lord Hillsborough, to Horatio Sharpe, Proprietary Governor of Maryland. Acting as the agent of King George III, Hillsborough orders Sharpe to submit a 'complete Collection, either in Manuscript, or Print, of the Laws of the Propriety under your Government' at the first opportunity. Letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of council concerning George Washington's formal petition on behalf of himself and other veterans of the French and Indian War to receive the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754. The council has approved the petition and the petitioners will be allowed five years to survey their grants. The docket is in Washington's writing, titled 'Order of Council 15th December 1769. Respecting the 200,000 acres of land petitioned for'. Manuscript document, with autograph note by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand agreement between George Washington and George Muse, granting Washington one-third of the bounty lands Muse was entitled to under Governor Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. This agreement stipulates that Washington and his heirs are responsible for the costs of surveying and securing the one-third share. Witnessed and signed by Fielding Lewis, James Hunter, and Charles Washington, as well as George Washington and George Muse. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with 2 partial red wax seals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with plat map by William Crawford for George Washington, detailing 587 acres on the Ohio River known as the Round Bottom tract. Two additional men are named as 'chainmen'. Docket note, in Washington's writing, reads 'Memorandum of the warrants laid upon this tract', with names and acreage listed. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of an order of council, in George Washington's writing, concerning Washington's proposals for apportioning the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754 to Washington and other veterans of the French and Indian War. The council accepted Washington's proposals for the division of the bounty lands already surveyed. The order goes on to list the individual claimants and their authorized patents, with listed acreage. Listed claimants include George Washington, George Muse, George Mercer, and Joshua Fry. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey without plat map by William Crawford for John Fry, detailing 1525 acres. A note in George Washington's writing indicates that this surveyed land is patented to Joshua Fry, John Fry's father, by an Order of Council dated November 6, 1772. This order apportioned bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War by the Proclamation of 1754. The note continues that the patent will be issued to John Fry, as Joshua Fry's heir. Six additional men are listed as 'chainmen' and 'marker'. Document is signed and docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Jonathan Boucher concerning the tenancy of Washington's lands on the Ohio River. Washington thanks Boucher and a Dr. Barton for their assistance and asks Boucher to provide Dr. Barton with an enclosed advertisement (not identified). Washington goes into detail about the land and his estimation of its value based on location and the probability of the establishment of a new colony on the Ohio. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder of council written and signed by John Blair, Clerk of the Council, concerning stipulations for lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War in the Proclamation of 1763. Thomas Walker is listed as the main petitioner. Docketed in George Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of transactions and costs between George Washington and George Mercer, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Mercer and his brother. The docket, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.11.11. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the proposed costs for exploring, surveying, and patenting bounty lands granted to Richard Smith as a veteran of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754. Smith's listed part of the 200,000 granted acres is 500 acres. Signed by George Washington. Docket reads, \"Pay the within contents of One pound, three shillings, and Eight pence to Captn William Crawford' and is dated February 25, 1774 and signed by Washington as well as William Crawford. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of the costs between George Washington and the estate of Captain Robert Stobo, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Stobo. The docket fragment, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.6.7. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to William Preston concerning land granted to him under the Proclamation of 1754, which granted bounty lands to veterans of the French and Indian War. Washington explains that the land, located on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia), was surveyed by William Crawford. Washington asks Preston to certify this survey so that it can be submitted under the later Proclamation of 1763 in order to acquire additional lands. Washington expresses his displeasure at the idea that he will be excluded from these additional bounty lands if they are reserved solely for British regulars: 'I can see no cause why Americans (who have serv'd his Majesty in the late War with as much fidelity, and without presumption, with as much Success, as his British Troops) should be stigmatiz'd...'. Washington goes on to guarantee that he will pay Preston the same fees for approving Crawford's survey as he would if Preston were to make the survey himself. Autograph letter with signature missing (lower section of the sheet is missing), 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of three words, from a letter from George Washington to William Preston. The letter concerns Washington's land on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia) acquired under the Proclamation of 1754 and the Proclamation of 1763. This fragment contains three words cut from the letter, 'of it, upon', and is from the missing lower section of the third page. For the remaining letter, see  2024-SC-009-017. Autograph letter unsigned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Peter Hog (or Hoge) concerning Captain William Crawford. Washington requests Hog's assistance in attaining a commission for Crawford as assistant surveyor to Colonel Thomas Lewis in Augusta County, VA. Washington explains that Lord John Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, has recommended this appointment. He goes on to express regret that Captain Crawford was unable to attend a meeting of the Sandy Creek claimants at Winchester on March 5th. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of transactions and costs between George Washington and George William Fairfax, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions range June 15-December 20, 1774, and include costs for 'cash sent to the Annapolis printer advertizing Belvoir and the sale of goods there', etc. Docket note lists a total of £238.11.10. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Guy Carleton, British Governor of Quebec, to John Powell, Deputy Paymaster General. Carleton directs Powell to pay 1369 pounds, 19 shillings, and 2 pence sterling to Mr. Bryce McCumming, Paymaster of the 31st regiment, for the subsistence of the regiment from June 25-August 24, 1776. Letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to John Hancock. Referring to himself in the third person as 'General', Washington thanks Hancock for the gift of fish sent to his camp at Morristown, NJ. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Battaile Muse, Washington's agent for his tenanted lands in Frederick, Fauquier, Berkeley, and Loudoun counties. Washington details the purchasing of various crops such as wheat and clover and discusses market values in Alexandria, VA. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey plat by George Washington of a tract along Four Mile Run in Arlington County, VA. One notation reads, 'This dotted line from the hickory to the Run gives and takes about 5 1/2 acres of land'. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssessment of the lands and estates of George Washington, with discussion about acreage of certain holdings and description of crop yields and land rents. The document notes, \"General Washington possesses 10-100 acres in one body where he lives Constantly employs 250 hands 24 ploughs sowed in the year 1778 600 bushels oats 700 acres wheat..\". Specifies livestock holdings as well. Includes a survey without plat map of an unspecified holding, with reference to shared borders with Gilbert Lane, Guisbert Lane, and Samuel Stout. Manuscript document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointment of Azor Orne as an elector of the President and Vice President, dated November 17, 1792. Signed on the left side by John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts and countersigned by Under Secretary, John Avery. Manuscript document signed, 1 page, with paper seal affixed to the upper right corner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Joseph Habersham, Postmaster General, to the Postmaster at Machias, Maine. Habersham requests that any letters addressed to George Washington Lafayette (son of the Marquis de Lafayette), Mr. Motier, or Mr. Frestel (George Washington Lafayette's tutor) be directed to President George Washington and forwarded without delay. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from John Quincy Adams, on behalf of George Washington, to the National Assembly of the Batavian Republic. Adams, having served as the Resident Minister of the US to the Batavian Republic, is moving to another post. This letter, in which Adams refers to himself in the third person, conveys a desire for continued harmony and friendship between the two republics. Signed in Adam's writing, 'G. Washington'. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo indenture forms. The first indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington and George Clinton sell 254 acres located south of the Mohawk River in Herkimer County, NY, part of a tract of land called Coxburgh, to four named parties: Thomas Hart, Deodatus Clark, Rufus Willard, and Judah Stebbins. The listed purchase price is £192. Signed twice by George Clinton, once for himself and once as George Washington's attorney. The second indenture form is blank with docket information on the reverse referencing the first indenture. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum by George Washington concerning the provisions for the rent of his bounty lands on the Great Kanawha River. Washington details leasing plans for 23,216 acres of land for the next 100 years, including a written chart of the rents from 1798 to 1897. Autograph document signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount and written receipt of payment for back taxes on two tracts of land on the Ohio River in Kanawha County, paid by George Washington to Augustus Woodward. The account of the money owed by Washington for the years 1791-1796 is written and signed by George Alderson, Sheriff of Kanawha County, and details the amount owed as $109.22. John Reynolds signs as a witness for Alderson's authority as Sheriff. A written receipt on verso is in George Washington's writing and confirms payment in a check on the Bank of Alexandria. Receipt is signed by Augustus Woodward. Manuscript document signed, with autograph note by George Washington, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Israel Shreve concerning Shreve's delinquent bond payments to Washington. Washington states '...to be plain, I never expect to obtain what is due from you, to me, but by a resort to a Court of Justice'. If Shreve can provide the Sheriff with the payment he owes, the Sheriff has been instructed to stay the legal proceedings that are about to be brought against him. Washington continues that he cannot extend more time to Shreve and that he expects the late payment as well as the next payment when it is due. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond between Lawrence Lewis, the executor of George Washington's estate, William Augustine Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr., for $230.00 for the sale of a bull from Mount Vernon. Typescript document, signed by William Augustine Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Bushrod Washington to William Augustine Washington concerning George Washington's estate. William is to receive $326.10 for his share of George Washington's U.S. stocks. Bushrod explains that a large part of the stock which George Washington lent to the Potomac Company has been paid to Mr. Lewis for the payment of debts, and Washington's western lands should be divided as soon as possible. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Isaac Story to Thomas Jefferson concerning Story's desire for a commission. He has not had his authority as a Commissioner of Bankruptcy restored and he details his financial and legal experience. He indicates that he is including a geometrical illustration of the square root that he sent to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (not identified) as proof of his abilities. He goes on to praise George Washington and John Adams, stating of Adams, 'I was conversant with him from a child, as he was often in my Father's office'. He mentions his nephew, Joseph Story. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBritish Order in Council signed by King George III concerning payment for shipping of British goods by London merchant, George Barclay, to Daniel Clarke in New Orleans. The document details an owed sum of £30,000 and upwards. George III grants permission for Barclay and company to load neutral ships with goods such as gold, silver, and indigo in Havana, River Plata, or Vera Cruz. Signed 'Spencer' at conclusion. Document signed, 3 pages, with blind embossed stamp and wax-sealed paper stamp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Clinton to Benjamin Walker concerning lands owned jointly by Clinton and George Washington which, following the death of George Washington, have been transferred to his nephew and namesake, George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate of freedom for a man named James Dusenbury in the city and county of New York. This document confirms Dusenbury's free status and provides his physical description as five foot two inches, dark eyes, with gray hair, and a listed age of around 62. His birthplace is listed as Queen's County, NY, and his free status was established in 1798. Signed by Andrew Lawrence as a witness and by Richard Cunningham, an Alderman of New York City. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of a document regarding lease payments with incomplete notes in George Washington's writing. Typescript document with autograph notes, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis map was engraved by John Gibson and published in The London Magazine or Gentleman's Intelligencer, vol. 23 (June, 1754). It depicts the region from Lake Ontario southwest to the New River, and shows forts, trails, waterfalls, and general locations of Native American tribe settlements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside by Andrew Van Bibber in Baltimore, MD, advertising lands for sale or rent along the Little Kanawha River. The advertisement references President George Washington's land holdings on the Great Kanawha River and his formation of an 'extensive and valuable settlement'. Van Bibber states he will accept produce, paper, property, or enslaved people as payment. Manuscript note on verso, dated 12 November 1825, concerns 2000 acres of land and a Michael Ryan and Mr. Keys. Typescript document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Congressional act from the fourth Congress of the U.S. in the second session. Concerning additional duties on certain imported goods, including brown sugar, sugar-candy, and cocoa. Typescript document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis map of French Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley is from,'A new general atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world', 1721. Includes information about Native American settlements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap of Canada, and the East Coast of America including Florida, Virginia, New York, North and South Carolina, as well as the course of the Mississippi River. The map was engraved by Herman Van Loon and was part of Nicholas de Fer's 'Atlas Curieux'. Includes notes and a list of coordinates for various locations on the right side, as well as locations of various Native American settlements. The cartouche notes that this copy of the map is available from I.F. Benard (Jacques-François Benard), son-in-law of Nicholas de Fer, who took over the business after de Fer's death in 1720. Benard et al continued to sell de Fer's unaltered maps into the 1740s, dating this edition from c.1720-1747, with the original made in 1702.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, granting 89 acres of land in Brunswick County, VA, to Ebenezer Shearman in the name of King George II. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers the area from the Great Lakes to South Carolina and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River. Shows provinces, towns, forts, tribal territories, and Native American settlements. Appears in Giles Robert de Vaugondy's 'Atlas Universal', 1757.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap of the Midwestern and Southern states, including Florida and Louisiana. Shows topographic features, locations of forts and missions, and Native American settlements. Appears in Jean Françoise de la Harpe's 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages ... atlas', 1780.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopied from the 1755 original, includes historical notes and 3 distance tables. It also locates hundreds of European and Native American settlements and depicts networks of roads and trails. Includes notations for Dartmouth College, the location of 'elephant bones', salt and limestone deposits, petroleum in western Pennsylvania, and coal in Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne map slipcase, associated with map titled 'A general map of the middle British colonies, in America...' by Lewis Evans and engraved by J. Gibson, 1758. Marbled board slipcase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1765 and Ending the 29th day of September 1766'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1766 and Ending the 29th day of September 1767'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed of land granted from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, to Henry Whiting concerning a 951 acre tract in Berkeley County called Swan Ponds. The surveyor is listed as Guy Broadwater and Richard Rigg, with neighbors listed as Rutherford, Turner, Wilson, Fairfax, and Vanmeter abutting. Document signed by Lord Fairfax, 1 page, with paper seal over wax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap of Virginia and Maryland based on surveys by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson, accurately delineating boundaries, roads, settlements, and Native American trails, and incorporating considerable new geographical information. It was issued in 1775 for inclusion in Thomas Jeffery's 'American Atlas'.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Clinton, Governor of New York, granting 300 acres of land in the township of Clinton in Montgomery County to Edward Carpenter. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions and green ribbon seal fragment, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe map was published to accompany 'Prospectus pour l'éstablissement sur les rivières d'Ohio et de Scioto en Amérique', 1789. The prospectus and map were issued by the Scioto Company, which was associated with the Ohio Company. The map shows Ohio from Lake Erie south to the Ohio River, and as far west as the Scioto.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIdentifies individual land grants in the area that would become Ohio. Note printed near top center of map indicates map is meant to be colored.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap showing the route of the proposed Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with the route highlighted in red. Includes elevation profile in 3 segments, and 'Tranverse section of the canal'. Statement of responsibility: 'Reduced from the general map annexed to the report upon the contemplated canal and drawn, by Lieut. Farley, U.S.A. ; etched by Wm. 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The collection pertains to George Washington and includes 25 documents written, annotated, or signed by Washington. Much of the material concerns the Revolutionary War, western land claims following the French and Indian War, and British and American governmental records. The dates of the material range from 1721-1826.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for John Elswick, detailing 437 acres on Lost River in Augusta County (now Hampshire County, WV). Two additional people are listed in the document: John Lonem and Samuel McHandry (C.C.-chainmen). The docket on verso notes, 'Deed drawn in Thomas Walter's name'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Walter Shirley, detailing 311 acres in Frederick County, VA. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Land survey with plat map by George Washington for Mary Johnston, detailing 400 acres between Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, WV). Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - John Johnston, James McCarmick (C.C.- chainmen) and Benjamin Pearson (marker). Docketed in Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Letter from George Washington, written by Washington's secretary, John Kirkpatrick, to Peter Hog (or Hoge) with instructions to build a chain of forts along the frontiers from Fort Dinwiddie towards the Mayo River. Washington explains that this was decided by a Council of War at Fort Cumberland. He orders Hog to Augusta Courthouse to raise a militia to assist his own company in erecting the forts and urges vigilance against attack: 'you are, while upon this work to keep out constant covering parties, and above all things guard against a surprize'. Washington states that Hog's men will receive double pay for every day they work while construction is under way and he advises Hog about acquiring the necessary building tools. Letter signed, 2 pages.","Land grant to Thomas Martin for his service in the French and Indian War, under the Proclamation of 1763. Granted in New York and signed by Edwin Chandler. The docket reads 'Received New York the 20 January 1767 of Mr. Christopher Roosevelt the sum of ten shillings for my property of lands allotted me' and is signed by Thomas Martin. Manuscript document, signed by Thomas Martin, 2 pages.","Letter from Wills Hill, Lord Hillsborough, to Horatio Sharpe, Proprietary Governor of Maryland. Acting as the agent of King George III, Hillsborough orders Sharpe to submit a 'complete Collection, either in Manuscript, or Print, of the Laws of the Propriety under your Government' at the first opportunity. Letter signed, 1 page.","Order of council concerning George Washington's formal petition on behalf of himself and other veterans of the French and Indian War to receive the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754. The council has approved the petition and the petitioners will be allowed five years to survey their grants. The docket is in Washington's writing, titled 'Order of Council 15th December 1769. Respecting the 200,000 acres of land petitioned for'. Manuscript document, with autograph note by George Washington, 1 page.","Land agreement between George Washington and George Muse, granting Washington one-third of the bounty lands Muse was entitled to under Governor Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. This agreement stipulates that Washington and his heirs are responsible for the costs of surveying and securing the one-third share. Witnessed and signed by Fielding Lewis, James Hunter, and Charles Washington, as well as George Washington and George Muse. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with 2 partial red wax seals.","Land survey with plat map by William Crawford for George Washington, detailing 587 acres on the Ohio River known as the Round Bottom tract. Two additional men are named as 'chainmen'. Docket note, in Washington's writing, reads 'Memorandum of the warrants laid upon this tract', with names and acreage listed. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Copy of an order of council, in George Washington's writing, concerning Washington's proposals for apportioning the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754 to Washington and other veterans of the French and Indian War. The council accepted Washington's proposals for the division of the bounty lands already surveyed. The order goes on to list the individual claimants and their authorized patents, with listed acreage. Listed claimants include George Washington, George Muse, George Mercer, and Joshua Fry. Autograph document, 1 page.","Land survey without plat map by William Crawford for John Fry, detailing 1525 acres. A note in George Washington's writing indicates that this surveyed land is patented to Joshua Fry, John Fry's father, by an Order of Council dated November 6, 1772. This order apportioned bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War by the Proclamation of 1754. The note continues that the patent will be issued to John Fry, as Joshua Fry's heir. Six additional men are listed as 'chainmen' and 'marker'. Document is signed and docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to Jonathan Boucher concerning the tenancy of Washington's lands on the Ohio River. Washington thanks Boucher and a Dr. Barton for their assistance and asks Boucher to provide Dr. Barton with an enclosed advertisement (not identified). Washington goes into detail about the land and his estimation of its value based on location and the probability of the establishment of a new colony on the Ohio. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Order of council written and signed by John Blair, Clerk of the Council, concerning stipulations for lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War in the Proclamation of 1763. Thomas Walker is listed as the main petitioner. Docketed in George Washington's writing. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Account of transactions and costs between George Washington and George Mercer, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Mercer and his brother. The docket, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.11.11. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Account of the proposed costs for exploring, surveying, and patenting bounty lands granted to Richard Smith as a veteran of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754. Smith's listed part of the 200,000 granted acres is 500 acres. Signed by George Washington. Docket reads, \"Pay the within contents of One pound, three shillings, and Eight pence to Captn William Crawford' and is dated February 25, 1774 and signed by Washington as well as William Crawford. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Account of the costs between George Washington and the estate of Captain Robert Stobo, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions detail Washington's efforts to secure bounty lands granted to veterans of the French and Indian War under the Proclamation of 1754 on behalf of Stobo. The docket fragment, in Washington's writing, lists a total cost of £40.6.7. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to William Preston concerning land granted to him under the Proclamation of 1754, which granted bounty lands to veterans of the French and Indian War. Washington explains that the land, located on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia), was surveyed by William Crawford. Washington asks Preston to certify this survey so that it can be submitted under the later Proclamation of 1763 in order to acquire additional lands. Washington expresses his displeasure at the idea that he will be excluded from these additional bounty lands if they are reserved solely for British regulars: 'I can see no cause why Americans (who have serv'd his Majesty in the late War with as much fidelity, and without presumption, with as much Success, as his British Troops) should be stigmatiz'd...'. Washington goes on to guarantee that he will pay Preston the same fees for approving Crawford's survey as he would if Preston were to make the survey himself. Autograph letter with signature missing (lower section of the sheet is missing), 3 pages.","Fragment of three words, from a letter from George Washington to William Preston. The letter concerns Washington's land on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia) acquired under the Proclamation of 1754 and the Proclamation of 1763. This fragment contains three words cut from the letter, 'of it, upon', and is from the missing lower section of the third page. For the remaining letter, see  2024-SC-009-017. Autograph letter unsigned.","Letter from George Washington to Peter Hog (or Hoge) concerning Captain William Crawford. Washington requests Hog's assistance in attaining a commission for Crawford as assistant surveyor to Colonel Thomas Lewis in Augusta County, VA. Washington explains that Lord John Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, has recommended this appointment. He goes on to express regret that Captain Crawford was unable to attend a meeting of the Sandy Creek claimants at Winchester on March 5th. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Account of transactions and costs between George Washington and George William Fairfax, in Washington's writing. The listed transactions range June 15-December 20, 1774, and include costs for 'cash sent to the Annapolis printer advertizing Belvoir and the sale of goods there', etc. Docket note lists a total of £238.11.10. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Letter from Guy Carleton, British Governor of Quebec, to John Powell, Deputy Paymaster General. Carleton directs Powell to pay 1369 pounds, 19 shillings, and 2 pence sterling to Mr. Bryce McCumming, Paymaster of the 31st regiment, for the subsistence of the regiment from June 25-August 24, 1776. Letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to John Hancock. Referring to himself in the third person as 'General', Washington thanks Hancock for the gift of fish sent to his camp at Morristown, NJ. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter from George Washington to Battaile Muse, Washington's agent for his tenanted lands in Frederick, Fauquier, Berkeley, and Loudoun counties. Washington details the purchasing of various crops such as wheat and clover and discusses market values in Alexandria, VA. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages, with integral address panel.","Land survey plat by George Washington of a tract along Four Mile Run in Arlington County, VA. One notation reads, 'This dotted line from the hickory to the Run gives and takes about 5 1/2 acres of land'. Autograph document, 1 page.","Assessment of the lands and estates of George Washington, with discussion about acreage of certain holdings and description of crop yields and land rents. The document notes, \"General Washington possesses 10-100 acres in one body where he lives Constantly employs 250 hands 24 ploughs sowed in the year 1778 600 bushels oats 700 acres wheat..\". Specifies livestock holdings as well. Includes a survey without plat map of an unspecified holding, with reference to shared borders with Gilbert Lane, Guisbert Lane, and Samuel Stout. Manuscript document, 1 page.","Appointment of Azor Orne as an elector of the President and Vice President, dated November 17, 1792. Signed on the left side by John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts and countersigned by Under Secretary, John Avery. Manuscript document signed, 1 page, with paper seal affixed to the upper right corner.","Letter from Joseph Habersham, Postmaster General, to the Postmaster at Machias, Maine. Habersham requests that any letters addressed to George Washington Lafayette (son of the Marquis de Lafayette), Mr. Motier, or Mr. Frestel (George Washington Lafayette's tutor) be directed to President George Washington and forwarded without delay. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Letter from John Quincy Adams, on behalf of George Washington, to the National Assembly of the Batavian Republic. Adams, having served as the Resident Minister of the US to the Batavian Republic, is moving to another post. This letter, in which Adams refers to himself in the third person, conveys a desire for continued harmony and friendship between the two republics. Signed in Adam's writing, 'G. Washington'. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Two indenture forms. The first indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington and George Clinton sell 254 acres located south of the Mohawk River in Herkimer County, NY, part of a tract of land called Coxburgh, to four named parties: Thomas Hart, Deodatus Clark, Rufus Willard, and Judah Stebbins. The listed purchase price is £192. Signed twice by George Clinton, once for himself and once as George Washington's attorney. The second indenture form is blank with docket information on the reverse referencing the first indenture. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 3 pages.","Memorandum by George Washington concerning the provisions for the rent of his bounty lands on the Great Kanawha River. Washington details leasing plans for 23,216 acres of land for the next 100 years, including a written chart of the rents from 1798 to 1897. Autograph document signed, 3 pages.","Account and written receipt of payment for back taxes on two tracts of land on the Ohio River in Kanawha County, paid by George Washington to Augustus Woodward. The account of the money owed by Washington for the years 1791-1796 is written and signed by George Alderson, Sheriff of Kanawha County, and details the amount owed as $109.22. John Reynolds signs as a witness for Alderson's authority as Sheriff. A written receipt on verso is in George Washington's writing and confirms payment in a check on the Bank of Alexandria. Receipt is signed by Augustus Woodward. Manuscript document signed, with autograph note by George Washington, 2 pages.","Letter from George Washington to Israel Shreve concerning Shreve's delinquent bond payments to Washington. Washington states '...to be plain, I never expect to obtain what is due from you, to me, but by a resort to a Court of Justice'. If Shreve can provide the Sheriff with the payment he owes, the Sheriff has been instructed to stay the legal proceedings that are about to be brought against him. Washington continues that he cannot extend more time to Shreve and that he expects the late payment as well as the next payment when it is due. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","Bond between Lawrence Lewis, the executor of George Washington's estate, William Augustine Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr., for $230.00 for the sale of a bull from Mount Vernon. Typescript document, signed by William Augustine Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Thomas Lee Jr. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.","Letter from Bushrod Washington to William Augustine Washington concerning George Washington's estate. William is to receive $326.10 for his share of George Washington's U.S. stocks. Bushrod explains that a large part of the stock which George Washington lent to the Potomac Company has been paid to Mr. Lewis for the payment of debts, and Washington's western lands should be divided as soon as possible. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, with integral address panel.","Letter from Isaac Story to Thomas Jefferson concerning Story's desire for a commission. He has not had his authority as a Commissioner of Bankruptcy restored and he details his financial and legal experience. He indicates that he is including a geometrical illustration of the square root that he sent to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (not identified) as proof of his abilities. He goes on to praise George Washington and John Adams, stating of Adams, 'I was conversant with him from a child, as he was often in my Father's office'. He mentions his nephew, Joseph Story. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","British Order in Council signed by King George III concerning payment for shipping of British goods by London merchant, George Barclay, to Daniel Clarke in New Orleans. The document details an owed sum of £30,000 and upwards. George III grants permission for Barclay and company to load neutral ships with goods such as gold, silver, and indigo in Havana, River Plata, or Vera Cruz. Signed 'Spencer' at conclusion. Document signed, 3 pages, with blind embossed stamp and wax-sealed paper stamp.","Letter from George Clinton to Benjamin Walker concerning lands owned jointly by Clinton and George Washington which, following the death of George Washington, have been transferred to his nephew and namesake, George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Certificate of freedom for a man named James Dusenbury in the city and county of New York. This document confirms Dusenbury's free status and provides his physical description as five foot two inches, dark eyes, with gray hair, and a listed age of around 62. His birthplace is listed as Queen's County, NY, and his free status was established in 1798. Signed by Andrew Lawrence as a witness and by Richard Cunningham, an Alderman of New York City. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions, 1 page.","Fragment of a document regarding lease payments with incomplete notes in George Washington's writing. Typescript document with autograph notes, 1 page.","This map was engraved by John Gibson and published in The London Magazine or Gentleman's Intelligencer, vol. 23 (June, 1754). It depicts the region from Lake Ontario southwest to the New River, and shows forts, trails, waterfalls, and general locations of Native American tribe settlements.","Broadside by Andrew Van Bibber in Baltimore, MD, advertising lands for sale or rent along the Little Kanawha River. The advertisement references President George Washington's land holdings on the Great Kanawha River and his formation of an 'extensive and valuable settlement'. Van Bibber states he will accept produce, paper, property, or enslaved people as payment. Manuscript note on verso, dated 12 November 1825, concerns 2000 acres of land and a Michael Ryan and Mr. Keys. Typescript document, 1 page.","Printed Congressional act from the fourth Congress of the U.S. in the second session. Concerning additional duties on certain imported goods, including brown sugar, sugar-candy, and cocoa. Typescript document, 1 page.","This map of French Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley is from,'A new general atlas, containing a geographical and historical account of all the empires, kingdoms, and other dominions of the world', 1721. Includes information about Native American settlements.","Map of Canada, and the East Coast of America including Florida, Virginia, New York, North and South Carolina, as well as the course of the Mississippi River. The map was engraved by Herman Van Loon and was part of Nicholas de Fer's 'Atlas Curieux'. Includes notes and a list of coordinates for various locations on the right side, as well as locations of various Native American settlements. The cartouche notes that this copy of the map is available from I.F. Benard (Jacques-François Benard), son-in-law of Nicholas de Fer, who took over the business after de Fer's death in 1720. Benard et al continued to sell de Fer's unaltered maps into the 1740s, dating this edition from c.1720-1747, with the original made in 1702.","Document signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, granting 89 acres of land in Brunswick County, VA, to Ebenezer Shearman in the name of King George II. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Covers the area from the Great Lakes to South Carolina and from the Atlantic coast to the Mississippi River. Shows provinces, towns, forts, tribal territories, and Native American settlements. Appears in Giles Robert de Vaugondy's 'Atlas Universal', 1757.","Map of the Midwestern and Southern states, including Florida and Louisiana. Shows topographic features, locations of forts and missions, and Native American settlements. Appears in Jean Françoise de la Harpe's 'Abrégé de l'histoire générale des voyages ... atlas', 1780.","Copied from the 1755 original, includes historical notes and 3 distance tables. It also locates hundreds of European and Native American settlements and depicts networks of roads and trails. Includes notations for Dartmouth College, the location of 'elephant bones', salt and limestone deposits, petroleum in western Pennsylvania, and coal in Ohio.","One map slipcase, associated with map titled 'A general map of the middle British colonies, in America...' by Lewis Evans and engraved by J. Gibson, 1758. Marbled board slipcase.","Document titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1765 and Ending the 29th day of September 1766'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 2 pages.","Document titled 'The General Account of His Majesty's Quit Rents for the Province of New York Stated by Andrew Elliot Esq:r Receiver General Constituted Thereto by His Majesty's Letters Patent Commencing the 29th day of September 1766 and Ending the 29th day of September 1767'. Provides detailed accounts of the rents paid in proclamation money on New York lands to the British Crown. Signed at the conclusion by General Andrew Elliot, Receiver General of New York; Goldsbrow Banyar, Deputy Auditor-General of New York; and Sir Henry Moore, Governor of New York. Manuscript document signed, 1 page.","Deed of land granted from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, to Henry Whiting concerning a 951 acre tract in Berkeley County called Swan Ponds. The surveyor is listed as Guy Broadwater and Richard Rigg, with neighbors listed as Rutherford, Turner, Wilson, Fairfax, and Vanmeter abutting. Document signed by Lord Fairfax, 1 page, with paper seal over wax.","Map of Virginia and Maryland based on surveys by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson, accurately delineating boundaries, roads, settlements, and Native American trails, and incorporating considerable new geographical information. It was issued in 1775 for inclusion in Thomas Jeffery's 'American Atlas'.","Document signed by George Clinton, Governor of New York, granting 300 acres of land in the township of Clinton in Montgomery County to Edward Carpenter. Typescript document signed, with manuscript completions and green ribbon seal fragment, 1 page.","The map was published to accompany 'Prospectus pour l'éstablissement sur les rivières d'Ohio et de Scioto en Amérique', 1789. The prospectus and map were issued by the Scioto Company, which was associated with the Ohio Company. The map shows Ohio from Lake Erie south to the Ohio River, and as far west as the Scioto.","Identifies individual land grants in the area that would become Ohio. Note printed near top center of map indicates map is meant to be colored.","Map showing the route of the proposed Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with the route highlighted in red. Includes elevation profile in 3 segments, and 'Tranverse section of the canal'. Statement of responsibility: 'Reduced from the general map annexed to the report upon the contemplated canal and drawn, by Lieut. Farley, U.S.A. ; etched by Wm. Harrison, Georgetown, D.C. ; letter'd by D.R. 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